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Replica - Widow's Mite ND
| Bronze | 1.1 g | 15 mm |
| Type | Medals › Coin replicas |
|---|---|
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#428455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The back shows six points of a star (or a spoked wheel) surrounded by a diadem
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mite is the 1611 King James Bible translation for the Greek λεπτον, or Lepton. They were struck under Coponius, the first Roman procurator of Judea from 6-9 AD, and were still in circulation during Jesus’ lifetime.
Ancient Roman widow's mite coins are mentioned in the Bible parable of the poor widow and the unselfish gift of her last two mites coins (Mark 12:41-44).
