Alexander Jannaeus AE Prutah (104-76 BCE) — Biblical Widow's Mite
NGC certified bronze prutah — Widow's Mite from Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus, Gospel's ultimate sacrifice coin (Mark 12:41-44).
Hasmonean Temple Design
• Obverse: Anchor — maritime prosperity symbol
• Reverse: Eight-rayed star/wheel — Paleo-Hebrew "Yehonatan the King"
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Weight: 4.42g
• Denomination: Prutah (lepton)
• Reference: Hendin 1150
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Period: 104-76 BCE (Judaean independence peak)
Gospel Treasury Miracle
• Poor widow gave two mites — her entire living
• Jesus praised as greater than rich men's gifts
• Circulated during Temple's greatest extent
• Hasmonean golden age coinage
Collector Masterpiece
Most emotionally powerful biblical artifact. Poor widow's complete devotion relic.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Alexander Jannaeus AE Prutah (104-76 BCE) — Biblical Widow's Mite
NGC certified bronze prutah — Widow's Mite from Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus, Gospel's ultimate sacrifice coin (Mark 12:41-44).
Hasmonean Temple Design
• Obverse: Anchor — maritime prosperity symbol
• Reverse: Eight-rayed star/wheel — Paleo-Hebrew "Yehonatan the King"
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (AE)
• Weight: 4.42g
• Denomination: Prutah (lepton)
• Reference: Hendin 1150
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Period: 104-76 BCE (Judaean independence peak)
Gospel Treasury Miracle
• Poor widow gave two mites — her entire living
• Jesus praised as greater than rich men's gifts
• Circulated during Temple's greatest extent
• Hasmonean golden age coinage
Collector Masterpiece
Most emotionally powerful biblical artifact. Poor widow's complete devotion relic.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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