18,512 - WIDOW'S MITE LEPTON. ALEXANDER JANNAEUS
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18,512 - WIDOW'S MITE LEPTON. ALEXANDER JANNAEUSDescription
18,512 - WIDOW'S MITE LEPTON. ALEXANDER JANNAEUS. This coin was the subject of the famous biblical story of the poor widow whom Jesus observed on the Temple Mount, outside the temple. This coin, was minted in as early as 104 BC and through 76 BC, and not replaced for a long period- holding a long public circulation. Jerusalem, was the coin of the Jewish poor, and commonly used during Jesus lifetime. The coin was minted under the Roman reign of Alexander Jannaeus. It features on the front relief, a diadem image; a central planet and stars moving out from the center to the edges. The reverse features the image of a Roman anchor. The description uses the words "mite" and "lepton" interchangeably, communicating the same meaning.Collection
Coins, Tokens, Numismatic Description - Biblical CoinageCategory
Biblical Coinage
New Testament