{"title":"Ancient Judaea Coins","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-023-77558","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-023","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. He became ruler of the Jews in 103 BCE and was young and ambitious ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are also symbolic in the history of Christianity and mentioned in the book of Luke in the new testament. Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said \"I'll tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299084428,"sku":"960-023","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7279417741_5h1k.jpg?v=1760736890"},{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-025-80025","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-025","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299248268,"sku":"960-025","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7231446894_9hy6.jpg?v=1760736895"},{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-032-75718","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-032","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. He became ruler of the Jews in 103 BCE and was young and ambitious ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are also symbolic in the history of Christianity and mentioned in the book of Luke in the new testament. Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said \"I'll tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299412108,"sku":"960-032","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7279409731_3t5u.jpg?v=1760736900"},{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-031-75260","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-031","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299575948,"sku":"960-031","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7279407157_nocq.jpg?v=1760736905"},{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-029-78115","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-029","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299739788,"sku":"960-029","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7231437474_m4jh.jpg?v=1760736910"},{"product_id":"vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-960-033-76559","title":"VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-033","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687299903628,"sku":"960-033","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7231430076_g95l.jpg?v=1760736915"},{"product_id":"ch-vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-71114","title":"Ch VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-058","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687300100236,"sku":"960-058","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7231423926_towh.jpg?v=1760736920"},{"product_id":"ch-vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-70584","title":"Ch VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-035","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687300264076,"sku":"960-035","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7279385359_lk17.jpg?v=1760736925"},{"product_id":"ch-vf-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-73505","title":"Ch VF Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-034","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687300362380,"sku":"960-034","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.7231415302_rinm.jpg?v=1760736930"},{"product_id":"ch-f-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-89495","title":"Ch F Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-027","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687300690060,"sku":"960-027","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.6655449358_l6y8.jpg?v=1760736939"},{"product_id":"ch-f-widows-mite-prutah-coin-slab-87401","title":"Ch F Widow's Mite Prutah Coin Slab, 960-014","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a pamphlet with the biblical story and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. These coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. 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For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687300853900,"sku":"960-014","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.6703507919_swi6.jpg?v=1760736943"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pendant-lily-of-62213","title":"Sterling Silver Pendant, Lily of Jerusalem, Anchor Prutah, 7160","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pendant does not include a chain. Please navigate to our \"Chains\" section to add one to your order if interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Bronze Prutah\t\t\t\tDate: 132 – 130BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: Lily\/ Anchor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anchor as a Symbol in Early Christianity: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross first appeared openly as Christian symbol sometime in the fourth century after Constantine I the Great recognized Christianity as one of the official religions of the Roman Empire. Since Christians were persecuted before this time overtly Christian symbols could not be openly displayed. One of the symbols employed by the early Christian community in this period was the anchor. The use of the anchor in the Christian catacombs of Rome is evidence of this.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy was the anchor a popular symbol? It was a well known symbol and decorative motif all over the Eastern Mediterranean. By the nature of things anchor will both familiar and important in a coastal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anchor as an image recalls the hope in salvation, as stated in Hebrews 6:19, \"which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enter within the veil\".\u003cbr\u003e\nThe anchor bears a certain similarity to the cross. Whether, the anchor served as a cryptic cross or not is impossible to say with any certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rings and gemstones made before the cross was openly displayed depict the anchor juxtaposed with fish. 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Reverse: double Cornucopias , pomegranate in between, border of dots.\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn Hyrcanus (Yohanan Girhan) (born 164 BCE, died 104 BCE) was a Hasmonean (Maccabeean) leader of the 2nd century BC. Apparently the name \"Hyrcanus\" was taken by him as a regnal name upon his accession to power.\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was the son of Simon Maccabaeus and hence the nephew of Judas Maccabaeus, Jonathan Maccabaeus and their siblings, whose story is told in the Deuterocanonical books of 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees, in the Talmud, and in Josephus. John was not present at a banquet at which his father and his two brothers were murdered, purportedly by his brother-in-law Ptolemy. He attained to his father's former offices, that of high priest and king (although some Jews never accepted any of the Hasmoneans as being legitimate kings, as they were not lineal descendants of David).\u003cbr\u003e\nHis taking a Greek regnal name - \"Hyrcanus\" - was a significant political and cultural step away from the intransigent opposition to and rejection of Hellenistic culture which had characterized the Maccabean revolt against Seleucid rule. It reflected a more pragmatic recognition that Judea, once having attained independence, had to maintain its position among a milieu of small and large states which all shared the Hellenistic culture. All subsequent Hasmonean rulers followed suit and adopted Greek names in their turn.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the first year of Hyrcanus’ reign, he faced the most serious challenge to independent Judean rule from the Seleucid Empire. Antiochus VII Sidetes marched into Judea, pillaged the countryside and laid a year long siege on Jerusalem. The prolonged siege caused Hyrcanus to remove any Judean from the city who could not assist with the defense effort (Ant.13.240). These refugees were not allowed to pass through Antiochus’ lines. Therefore, these Judeans were literally trapped in the middle of a chaotic siege. With a humanitarian crisis on his hands, Hyrcanus re-admitted his estranged Jerusalemites when the festival of Succoth arrived. Afterwards, due to massive food shortages in Jerusalem, Hyrcanus negotiated a truce with Antiochus.\u003cbr\u003e\nUltimately, one of the final acts of Hyrcanus’ life was an act that solved any kind of dispute over his role as High Priest and Ethnarch. In the will of Hyrcanus, he provisioned for the division of the high priesthood from secular authority. Hyrcanus’ wife was given control of civil authority after his death, and his son Judas Aristobulus was given the role of High Priest. 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Hebrew legend \"Shenath Shethaim\" (Year Two) around amphora with wide rim and two handles \/ Hebrew legend \"Cheruth Zion\" (Freedom of Zion) around vine leaf with small branch and tendril. (SEE MORE HISTORY BELOW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages: This pendant is a unisex piece. The piece could appeal to anyone from a student to a history buff, to people that love antiques, to anyone who appreciates beauty and historic events. This neckless makes for a great conversation piece as well as a meaningful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessels on coins of the Jewish revolt are not copies of the Roman amphorae used for the Roman libations of wine poured out before idols but a symbol of the sacred libations of wine made in the Temple. The amphora: three kinds of liquids were used in the temple: water, oil and wine. Water and wine were used for libation. Oil was used for the meal offering, in bread eaten by the priests and for lighting. The purest oil was reserved for the menorah. At the time of the First Jewish Revolt, the menorah was considered too scared to depict on coins. The Amphora depicted may be the vessel that held the oil menorah. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes, grape vines and wine were an important part of the ancient economy and ritual. Grapes were brought to the temple as offerings of the first-fruits and wine was offered upon the altar. The vine and grapes decorated the sacred vessels in the sanctuary and a golden vine with clusters of grapes stood at its entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Jewish Revolt was triggered in 66 by a massacre of Jews and the desecration of the synagogue in Caesarea. The Romans distracted the Civil Wars following the death of Nero were unable to put a speedy end to the revolt. The end came on 4 August 70, when Titus, son of the new Emperor Vespasian, captured and sacked Jerusalem and destroyed the holy temple. The Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av morns the Fall of Jerusalem annually on this date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins were minted during the rebellious Jewish War against Rome in 67-68 C.E., only during the second and third year of the rebellion. 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What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the bible, Jesus is quoted telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are an actual part of the historical record - a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in the market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men and Roman soldiers alike in everyday transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called into him his disciples, and sayeth unto them, \"Verify I say onto you, this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury; for all that she had, even all her living.” -Mark, 12:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. He saw also a certain poor widow casting in her two mites and he said: of a truth I sat unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all, for all these have their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.\"- Luke, 21:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is common to view in museums, it is a rare opportunity to actually hold an object of this age and importance in your hands. These coins typically circulated for very long periods and most specimens became worn smooth. It is because of the discovery of an ancient hoard that a limited number of coins of this superb level of presentation are available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687310618764,"sku":"7051","price":236.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.4011238163_9hdp.jpg?v=1760737028"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-earrings-widows-mite-36494","title":"Sterling Silver Earrings, Widows Mite Prutah Coins, 7040","description":"\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Prutah (Bronze) \t \t   Date: 103 – 76 BCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: Star and Inverted Anchor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Obverse: Anchor with Greek inscription (Alexander the King).\u003cbr\u003e\nReverse: Star of eight rays, Yehonatan the King written in Hebrew between the rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Widow’s Mite was minted in the holy land over 2000 years ago during the reign of King Alexander Jannaeus in the century preceding the birth of Jesus. What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the bible, Jesus is quoted telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are an actual part of the historical record - a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in the market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men and Roman soldiers alike in everyday transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called into him his disciples, and sayeth unto them, \"Verify I say onto you, this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury; for all that she had, even all her living.” -Mark, 12:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. He saw also a certain poor widow casting in her two mites and he said: of a truth I sat unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all, for all these have their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.\"- Luke, 21:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is common to view in museums, it is a rare opportunity to actually hold an object of this age and importance in your hands. These coins typically circulated for very long periods and most specimens became worn smooth. 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What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the bible, Jesus is quoted telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are an actual part of the historical record - a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in the market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men and Roman soldiers alike in everyday transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called into him his disciples, and sayeth unto them, \"Verify I say onto you, this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury; for all that she had, even all her living.” -Mark, 12:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. He saw also a certain poor widow casting in her two mites and he said: of a truth I sat unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all, for all these have their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.\"- Luke, 21:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is common to view in museums, it is a rare opportunity to actually hold an object of this age and importance in your hands. These coins typically circulated for very long periods and most specimens became worn smooth. 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And he called into him his disciples, and sayeth unto them, \"Verify I say onto you, this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury; for all that she had, even all her living.” -Mark, 12:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. He saw also a certain poor widow casting in her two mites and he said: of a truth I sat unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all, for all these have their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.\"- Luke, 21:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is common to view in museums, it is a rare opportunity to actually hold an object of this age and importance in your hands. These coins typically circulated for very long periods and most specimens became worn smooth. It is because of the discovery of an ancient hoard that a limited number of coins of this superb level of presentation are available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687313141900,"sku":"6744","price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.2378988628_2zwu.jpg?v=1760737060"},{"product_id":"widows-mite-coin-sterling-silver-pendant-14705","title":"Widows Mite Coin, Sterling Silver Pendant and Chain, Genuine Ancient Coin, with Certificate 6706","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Silver pendant is set with authentic coin from ancient Judea. This is a heavier setting than it may look. This coin is also known as the Widows Mite and mentioned in the New Testament. (See more history below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse of the coin is a Macedonian star and the reverse is an anchor. Coin dates: 103-76 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages: This pendant is completely unisex and could appeal to anyone from a student to a history buff, to people that love antiques, to anyone who appreciates beauty and historic events. This neckless makes for a great conversation piece as well as meaningful gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewelry made in the US.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece comes with Certificate of Authenticity of the Coin.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorkmanship is guaranteed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelry Maintenance:\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Avoid chemicals. Do not wear to hot tubs or sea.\u003cbr\u003e\n2. To clean use a silver cloth on the silver and avoid the coin. Absolutely NO JEWELRY CLEANERS!\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Best preserved in ziplock bag when not worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are dated from 1st century BC. Alexander Janneus, nephew of Simon and Judah Maccabee, minted this bronze Prutah. He became ruler of the Jews in 103 BCE and was young and ambitious ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are also symbolic in the history of Christianity and mentioned in the book of Luke in the new testament. Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said \"I'll tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.\" That is how this coin got his nickname \"widow's mite\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687313272972,"sku":"6706","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/il_fullxfull.2202589632_47sx.jpg?v=1760737064"},{"product_id":"agrippa-prutah-sterling-silver-pendant-34931","title":"Agrippa Prutah, Sterling Silver Pendant, 8107","description":"\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Bronze Prutah \t\t       Date: 37-44 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eobverse AΓPIΠA BACIΛEWC (King Agrippa), umbrella-like canopy with fringes; reverse three heads of barley between two leaves, Jerusalem mint\u003cbr\u003e\nHistory: Herod Agrippa I was the son of Aristobulus and Bernice, and grandson of Herod the Great. After the death of his father, he was sent to the Imperial Court of Rome by his grandfather. There he befriended Claudius, Caligula, and Drusus. Together they grew up and were educated by the Emperor Tiberius. Though his youth in the court was filled with deep friendship and reckless extravagance, his life fell apart due to the death of Drusus, whom he was closest to. Following this life altering event, Herod spiraled into a deep sorrow littered with bouts of excessive spending that nearly ruined him. With help from his wife, sister, brother in law, and uncle, he was pulled from the brink of disaster and given enough support to recover from his debts. Years later, when his friend Caligula became emperor, he was rewarded the territory comprising of most of Israel, including Judea, Galilee, Batanaea and Perea. Herod Agrippa's rule allowed his people a brief period of peace and prosperity. The evil consequences of a ruler's unbridled passions and tyranny had been sufficiently evident to him in Rome, and they had taught him moderation and strict self-control. His people regarded him with love and devotion, because he healed with tender hand the deep wounds inflicted upon the national susceptibilities by brutal Roman governors. He ruled his subjects with compassion and friendliness. Like the ancestral Asmoneans from whom he sprang through his noble grandmother Mariamne, he honored the Law. Like the merest commoner, he carried his basket of first-fruits to the Temple. On the coins he minted, there was great effort in carefully avoiding the placement of any symbols which could offend the people's religious sentiment. 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The evil consequences of a ruler's unbridled passions and tyranny had been sufficiently evident to him in Rome, and they had taught him moderation and strict self-control. His people regarded him with love and devotion, because he healed with tender hand the deep wounds inflicted upon the national susceptibilities by brutal Roman governors. He ruled his subjects with compassion and friendliness. Like the ancestral Asmoneans from whom he sprang through his noble grandmother Mariamne, he honored the Law. Like the merest commoner, he carried his basket of first-fruits to the Temple. On the coins he minted, there was great effort in carefully avoiding the placement of any symbols which could offend the people's religious sentiment. 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Led by Shimon Bar Kokhba, who was believed by some---most notably Rabbi Akiva—to be the prophesied Messiah, the revolt sought to reclaim Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eThis particular coin features a vine leaf, symbolizing agricultural prosperity and religious rituals, and a seven-branched palm tree, possibly alluding to the Temple. The accompanying inscriptions, calling for the freedom of Israel, reflect the revolutionary spirit of the Jewish resistance. Many refer to this tree as the ‘Tree of Life’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eDespite initial success in retaking parts of Judaea, the rebellion was crushed after three years. Many Jews perished, and the Romans devastated the region, culminating in the fall of Bethar, where Bar Kokhba was killed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688741847180,"sku":null,"price":928.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/ID13873A_928_bd56f47e-3117-45e3-b632-855ce1d5bff9.jpg?v=1776646149"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pendant-lily-of-jerusalem-anchor-prutah-8189","title":"Sterling Silver Pendant, Lily of Jerusalem, Anchor Prutah, 8189","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pendant does not include a chain. Please navigate to our \"Chains\" section to add one to your order if interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Bronze Prutah\t\t\t\tDate: 132 – 130BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: Lily\/ Anchor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anchor as a Symbol in Early Christianity: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross first appeared openly as Christian symbol sometime in the fourth century after Constantine I the Great recognized Christianity as one of the official religions of the Roman Empire. Since Christians were persecuted before this time overtly Christian symbols could not be openly displayed. One of the symbols employed by the early Christian community in this period was the anchor. The use of the anchor in the Christian catacombs of Rome is evidence of this.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy was the anchor a popular symbol? It was a well known symbol and decorative motif all over the Eastern Mediterranean. By the nature of things anchor will both familiar and important in a coastal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anchor as an image recalls the hope in salvation, as stated in Hebrews 6:19, \"which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enter within the veil\".\u003cbr\u003e\nThe anchor bears a certain similarity to the cross. Whether, the anchor served as a cryptic cross or not is impossible to say with any certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rings and gemstones made before the cross was openly displayed depict the anchor juxtaposed with fish. Jesus told the apostles, \"Follow me and I will make you fishers of man\".\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything above taken together implies that the anchor was deliberately used in place of cross, as an early Christian symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799826808972,"sku":null,"price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8189A.jpg?v=1777146030"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pendant-lily-of-jerusalem-anchor-prutah-8187","title":"Sterling Silver Pendant, Lily of Jerusalem, Anchor Prutah, 8187","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pendant does not include a chain. Please navigate to our \"Chains\" section to add one to your order if interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Bronze Prutah\t\t\t\tDate: 132 – 130BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: Lily\/ Anchor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anchor as a Symbol in Early Christianity: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross first appeared openly as Christian symbol sometime in the fourth century after Constantine I the Great recognized Christianity as one of the official religions of the Roman Empire. Since Christians were persecuted before this time overtly Christian symbols could not be openly displayed. One of the symbols employed by the early Christian community in this period was the anchor. The use of the anchor in the Christian catacombs of Rome is evidence of this.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy was the anchor a popular symbol? It was a well known symbol and decorative motif all over the Eastern Mediterranean. By the nature of things anchor will both familiar and important in a coastal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anchor as an image recalls the hope in salvation, as stated in Hebrews 6:19, \"which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enter within the veil\".\u003cbr\u003e\nThe anchor bears a certain similarity to the cross. Whether, the anchor served as a cryptic cross or not is impossible to say with any certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rings and gemstones made before the cross was openly displayed depict the anchor juxtaposed with fish. Jesus told the apostles, \"Follow me and I will make you fishers of man\".\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything above taken together implies that the anchor was deliberately used in place of cross, as an early Christian symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800613175436,"sku":null,"price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8187A.jpg?v=1777146641"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pendant-porcius-festus-prutah-coin-8186","title":"Sterling silver pendant, Porcius Festus Prutah Coin 8186","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003e Judaea, AE Prutah, Porcius Festus (59-62 CE) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal;\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003eNEP\/WNO\/C (Nerōn Kaisar, referring to Emperor Nero), within a wreath tied at the bottom with an X. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal;\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003e: Palm branch, surrounded by the inscription KAICAPO and the date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e This prutah was issued under Porcius Festus, the Roman procurator of Judaea from 59-62 CE, during the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 CE). Festus succeeded Antonius Felix and is mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 25-26) in connection with the Apostle Paul, who was brought before him for trial. Festus struggled with Jewish unrest and inherited a volatile province rife with conflict between pro-Roman factions and Jewish nationalists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eThe palm branch depicted on the reverse was a powerful symbol in Judaean culture, often associated with victory, peace, and divine blessing. The date palm was one of the Seven Species mentioned in the Torah and was prominently featured in Temple rituals. The lulav (palm branch) is an essential element of Sukkot. In Christianity, palm branches are significant in Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800863162508,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8186A.jpg?v=1777146777"},{"product_id":"antonius-felix-prutah-crossed-shields-and-palm-8184","title":"Antonius Felix Prutah, Crossed Shields and Palm, 8184","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 300.75pt; text-indent: -300.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003e Judaea, AE Prutah, Antonius Felix (52-60 CE) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal;\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal;\"\u003eNERW KLAV KAICP (Nero Claudius Caesar) around two crossed shields and spears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal;\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal;\"\u003e: BRIT (Britannicus, son of Claudius) across a six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates in the field. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e Antonius Felix served as procurator of Judaea from 52 to 60 CE, overseeing the province on behalf of the Roman Empire. A former Greek freedman, Felix was the brother of the influential court official Marcus Antonius Pallas, who helped him secure his position. His rule was marked by rising tensions with the Jewish population, including violent crackdowns on dissent, contributing to the unrest that later culminated in the Great Jewish Revolt (66-73 CE).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFelix issued coins exclusively in 54 CE, the same year he married Drusilla, sister of Herod Agrippa II, after persuading her to leave her husband, King Azizus of Emesa. His coin designs reflect his precarious role—featuring the palm tree, a longstanding symbol of Judaea, alongside Roman military imagery such as the crossed shields and spears, asserting imperial dominance. The inscription BRIT honors Britannicus, the son of Claudius, strengthening Felix’s ties to the ruling dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47801001967756,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8184A.jpg?v=1777147023"}],"url":"https:\/\/ownapieceofhistory.biz\/es\/collections\/ancient-judaea-coins.oembed","provider":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}