Ancient Judaean Bronze Coin – Widow’s Mite (about 2,100 years old) – The Biblical Coin Mentioned by Jesus – NGC Certified

Alexander Jannaeus Widow's Mite Prutah (103-76 BC) — Jesus' Greatest Offering

NGC certified bronze prutah — Widow's Mite from Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus, exact type from Gospel sacrifice miracle (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4).

Hasmonean Temple Design

• Obverse: Anchor in circle — maritime trade + security symbol

• Reverse: Eight-spoked wheel — cosmic order or star of David precursor

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Prutah (Judaea's smallest lepton)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan High Priest/King)

• Period: 103-76 BCE (Hasmonean peak)

Gospel Treasury Miracle

• Poor widow donated two mites — her entire livelihood

• Jesus declared greater than rich men's offerings by faith proportion

• Everyday currency of Second Temple poor during Jannaeus' conquests

• Expanded Judaea to maximum territorial extent

Collector Masterpiece

Most emotionally resonant biblical coin. Widow's complete devotion essential relic.

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