A Very (very ancient) Old Coin

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I bought this coin more than a year ago.

It is a tiny bronze coin, about the size of 1/10 American Gold Eagle. I had difficulty finding it among the coins I have, and it took me three times the time to look for the photos I took of it when I first got it.

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It's a coin that doesn't look spectacular at first glance- just a beat-up tiny bronze coin— but it is loaded with history!

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This coin was struck during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus, who ruled Judaea 2,000 years ago. He was the first in the Hasmonaean dynasty to produce coins.

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I ask Copilot more this coin:

Biblical Connection
These coins are believed to be the type referenced in the New Testament story of the Widow’s Offering (Mark 12:41–44, Luke 21:1–4), where a poor widow donates two small coins to the Temple treasury.
The story emphasizes sacrificial giving, and the coin’s modest value underscores the widow’s profound generosity.

Circulation and Legacy
Though minted decades before Jesus’s birth, these coins remained in circulation during his lifetime, making them a tangible link to the historical and spiritual landscape of the era.
Their crude appearance and small size—often no larger than a pencil eraser—reflect their use in everyday transactions, especially among the poor.

Cultural Significance
Today, Widow’s Mite coins are cherished by collectors and historians alike for their biblical resonance, archaeological authenticity, and symbolic depth.
They serve as a poignant reminder of faith, humility, and the enduring power of small acts of devotion.

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This post is for @elizbethbit! She possesses a Widow's Mite, which I suspect is far better than what I have.



Reference:
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Alexander_Jannaeus
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-Jannaeus



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A "widows Mite"........... Liz has one as well @silversaver888 🤗
Valuable because of its historical value!! Liz won't part with her's!!🥰

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!LOL I got the tip that Liz has a "widow's mite" from you, @silvertop🤗! Thank you, my friend!
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Hey sis! I do indeed, have one and I love having it for all the reasons you love having one! I would have to go searching for it but I'm not sure it's in better condition than yours. Anyway, regardless of the conditions of either one, they are so amazing to still be here after 2000 years and with the history behind it! Very, very cool!

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Yes, a great reminder, sis! And I somtimes wonder if this coin was ever touched by Jesus or the apostles.
Much !LUV sis 🤗😘😍
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Just imagine if it was!🤗😘😍🌻💖 !HOPE !INDEED

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I have a pair of these ancient bronze coins somewhere. Dating about 70AD.
A timeless example of generosity of sacrificial giving is demonstrated by a poor widow, that in stark contrast to the legalistic Pharisees and members of Jewish ruling elite who like to flaunt their self aggrandizing generosity from their wealth.
There is no love greater than sacrificial love.

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We know that these religious leaders of the Sanhedrin are in league with those money changers, yes those are Bankers, operating inside the very temple walls of God's house charging exchange fees. We know what God's opinion is on charging usury to fellow Jews.

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The photo source says it is a Herodian palm branch wreath from Judea 34AD. I know that cleaning the coin will bring out the design, but I don't dare.
We know that too well,

There is no love greater than sacrificial love.

!LUV always, sis 🤗🌺❤️
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Humm!! That looks so old. Maybe you can try to re-shine the coin again, you know:)

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Nice coin! I think I have one somewhere too, where no I'm not sure... They are really cool because of the age and all that history. Just imagine who may have held it and what it was spent on all those thousands of years ago. It really does make you realize just how finite our existence is on this planet. And yet what remains are these coins that outlast the ages!
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It is fantastic, @thebighigg !!! The hands that held this coin may have been a merchant, or a soldier, or a kid, and now it is in my hands.
It's humbling, isn't it?
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Very cool. I have yet to add any ancient coins to my collection. But there is a coin show coming up!

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Greetings,
"Widow's Mite" coin holds so much history and meaning. I love how it connects us to the past.
Amazing presentation in this post, I leaned a lot.
Peace

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Now that is what I called a real piece of history. Imagine, how many stories this old piece of metal could tell, how many hands it changed, till it arrived in your hands.

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The hands that held this coin may have been a merchant, or a soldier, or a kid, and now it is in my hands.
It's humbling, isn't it, @alexvan?
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I thought that was weed at first haha

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