The spirit and history of what many believe to be the world's most significant religious era resonates within this tiny coin. A genuine antiquity from more than 2,000 years ago, this original widow's mite was excavated from the soil of the Holy Land and is estimated to have been in circulation between Ca. 135 B.C.E. and 29 C.E. It depicts no portraits as graven images were abhorrent to a large part of the population who followed the second commandment. Each coin is in very good or better condition and comes affixed to a signed certificate from the Hebrew University Jerusalem.

Widow's mite coins are small Jewish bronze coins struck before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. These small pieces of change were carried in the purses of those living during Jesus' time. Smaller than a penny and, at the time of circulation, worth less than a penny, the coins are the basis of a parable in the New Testament designed to teach the meaning of true charity. Other details:

• 100% copper
• Measures approx. 1/2" x 1/2"
• Custom envelope