Bronze Coin of the Hasmonaean Kingdom the Widows Mite

An authentic bronze coin of Alexander Jannaeus (103–76 B.C.E.), ruler of the Hasmonean Kingdom of ancient Judea, beautifully mounted in a handcrafted 14K gold pendant. Dating to the late Second Temple period, this remarkable coin represents a tangible connection to the history, faith, and daily life of ancient Jerusalem.

The coin features an eight-rayed star on one side and an anchor on the other, distinctive symbols of the coinage issued under Alexander Jannaeus. These small bronze coins, known as prutot, circulated throughout Judea and were among the modest denominations used in everyday transactions.

Coins of this type are traditionally associated with the Widow’s Mite, the celebrated biblical account recorded in Mark 12:41–44 and Luke 21:1–4. According to the Gospels, Jesus observed a poor widow placing two small copper coins into the Temple treasury. Although her offering was of little monetary value, he praised her generosity, teaching that the true worth of a gift lies not in its amount, but in the sacrifice and devotion behind it.

The Widow’s Mite has since become an enduring symbol of faith, humility, generosity, and devotion, making it one of the most meaningful coins associated with the biblical world.

Elegantly presented in a handcrafted 14K gold setting, this pendant brings together more than two thousand years of Jewish and biblical history with the refinement of modern fine jewelry. A distinctive and meaningful piece of wearable antiquity, it offers a personal connection to the world of the Second Temple and the teachings of Jesus.