Judaea AE Maccabean (Biblical Widow's Mite) Prutah (about 2,155-2,060 years ago) (CV)

Hasmonean Widow's Mite Prutah (135-37 BC) — Gospel's Ultimate Sacrifice

NGC certified bronze prutah — Widow's Mite from Hasmonean Dynasty, identical to coins from Jesus' teaching on sacrificial giving (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4).

Maccabean Liberty Symbols

• Obverse: Anchor/cornucopia/palm/lily — Jewish independence motifs

• Reverse: Paleo-Hebrew ruler inscription — wreath border

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Prutah (Judaea's smallest currency)

• Certification: NGC certified

• Reference: MACCABEAN (CV)

• Period: 135-37 BCE (Second Temple independence)

• Significance: Post-Maccabean Revolt autonomy

Temple Treasury Miracle

• Widow donated "two mites" (all her living) vs. rich men's show

• Jesus praised as greatest offering by faith proportion

• Common folk's everyday Second Temple currency

• Celebrated Jewish sovereignty before Pompey 63 BCE

Collector Masterpiece

Bible's most poignant coin type. Widow's complete devotion essential relic.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.