BIBLICAL WIDOW’S MITE_103BC__ Alexander Jannaeus Judaea Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 5.09 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Upper Midwest See more about 'BIBLICAL WIDOW’S MITE_103BC__ Alexander Jannaeus Judaea' Description GP4 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTS A BEAUTIFUL BRONZE LEPTON (WIDOW’S MITE) OF ALEXANDER JANNAEUS, KING AND HIGH PRIEST OF ISRAEL FROM 103 - 76 BC. THE SIZE IS 13 MM AND 0.75 GRAMS. OBVERSE – Star within a circle REVERSE – Anchor, ancient Hebrew inscription "Yehonatan" The Widow’s Mite is one of the world´s most famous coins. It is believed that they were the most widely circulating coins during the lifetime of Christ. This is a great gift idea for anyone who enjoys learning about Biblical experiences and the evolvement of money. The story of the widow's mite appears twice in the Gospels: • Mark 12.41-44: And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. • Luke 21.1-4: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.Minted under Alexander Jannaeus, King and High Priest of Israel from 103-76 BC. These coins were made by first producing a long, thin strip of metal between two dies. The end of the strip was placed between two striking dies, and hit with a hammer. Then the strip was pulled quickly, about the length of one coin, hit again, and the process is repeated until the end of the strip is reached. After all the impressions had been made onto the metal, the coins were individually cut out. The two striking dies were not fixed in place very well, so many of the coins have the pattern on one or both sides off-center. They were common coins used for daily commerce during the life of Christ. The lepton was the smallest denomination of coin minted in that period. It did not have a set value, but was rather valued by its weight when combined with other coins. A lepton may have bought a day's grain for the widow. Instead it earned her a place in history as the most generous of the Temple's patrons.The ANCHOR: The anchor was adopted from the Seleucids, who used it to symbolize their naval strength. Anchors are depicted upside down, as they would be seen hung on the side of a boat ready for use.The STAR (Wheel): The star or star with diadem symbolizes heaven. Some prutah mites stars look more like wheels, and there is some debate as to whether that was meant to be a wheel or a star. A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves. FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITYIf the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. HAVE SHIPPED TO OVER 50 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES COVERING EVERY CONTINENT !! If you have any questions regarding this auction, please click on “Ask seller a question”. I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS SHIPPING:To the U.S. = $3.00 Insured Flat RateInternational = For item totals less than $100, shipping is $4.50 (airmail). For item totals greater than $100, shipping is $12.50 (registered mail)Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged & protected. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!