Ancient Judean Bronze/Copper Prutah, also known as a "Widow's Mite" Coin Pendant Circa 103 - 76 B.C. Set in handmade 14Kt yellow gold frame. Certificate of Authenticity

Obverse: Upside down anchor within circle BASILEWS ALE$NDPOY (means of King Alexander) around. Reverse: Star of eight pellets surrounded by diadem. Denomination: Prutah; Ruler: Alexander Jannaeus; Mint: Judaea; Country: Palestine.

The Widow’s Mite was minted in the holy land over 2000 years ago during the reign of King Alexander Jannaeus in the century preceding the birth of Jesus. What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the bible - Mark, 12: 41-44 and Luke, 21:1-4 - Jesus is quoted telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites. These coins are an actual part of the historical record - a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in the market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men and Roman soldiers alike in everyday transactions.