Biblical Ancient Coin ~ Widow's Mite Lepton Jerusalem ~ Luke 21:2 (LP303) owl John Hyrcanus II from 63-40

John Hyrcanus II from 63-40 BC

This lamp has the symbol of a Jerusalem cross on the back handle

Super nice clear images both sides

The coin's star side is facing front

Biblical Ancient Coin ~ Widow's Mite Lepton Jerusalem ~ Luke 21:2 (LP303) owl John Hyrcanus II from 63-40THIS PARTICULAR COIN: This lepton widow's mite has beautiful anchor and star images in a beautiful natural patina. THE WIDOW'S MITE COIN IN SCRIPTURE: This is a widow's mite lepton coin which is the same type of coin that was given by the poor widow to the Temple as recorded in Luke 21: 2 and Mark 12: 41. These small bronze lepton coins were the smallest coins minted and were often cheaply and crudely made. This one fact helps to emphasize the poverty