Description: You are purchasing Authentic Ancient Jewish Bronze Prutah Coin of Alexander Jannaeus (the second king of the Hasmonean dynasty), set in a 925 Solid Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring. The ring's size is US 7.5. Alexander Jannaeus. Minted circa 103 -76 B.C. (About 1100 years ago!). AE prutah. Coin's obverse: Star of eight pellets within diadem, ancient Hebrew legend (YHONATHAN H MALEK) = Alexander The King. Coin's reverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU, around anchor. Reference: Hendin 1150. The Prutah of Jannaeus are generally accepted as the "widow's mite", referenced in Mark 12:41-44 & Luke 21:1-4. Shipping fee: $4.99. Thank you for visiting. Historical Facts: Because the lepton (plural: lepta) and prutah (plural: prutot) were the lowest denomination coins that circulated in Jerusalem during Christ's lifetime, they are believed to be the coins referred to in the Biblical story of the poor widow. Although any type of Judean lepta or prutot could have been donated by the poor widow, when you buy a "widow's mite" you will most like receive a star and anchor type lepton struck by Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), the Hasmonean King of Judaea from 103 to 76 B.C. Although these coins were minted long before Christ's lifetime, they were still in circulation in the first century A.D. The actual size of a prutah is less than 1/2 inch in diameter. A lepton is usually about the same diameter as a pencil eraser. Since the lepton is the very smallest denomination, it is more likely the true "widow's mite." Lepta were often carelessly and crudely struck, usually off center and on small flans. Because they circulated for a long period, they are most often very worn and legends are usually illegible.
Price: 179.95 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-03T14:01:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Pruta
Composition: Bronze
Year: 103 - 76 BC
Country/Region of Manufacture: Israel
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
