An 18" 925 sterling silver necklace featuring a 19mm x 27mm cross pendant with an ancient Jewish "Widow's Mite" coin center measuring approximately 11mm. Finished with a lobster clasp.

The Widow's Mite is a Lepton — the smallest denomination coin in circulation in ancient Judea — struck in bronze during the period of approximately 100 BCE to 100 CE in the region of present-day Israel. The Lepton was the minimum unit of currency in the ancient Jewish monetary system: it was worth half a prutah, itself the smallest silver denomination, which placed the Lepton at the lowest possible level of monetary value in daily commerce. Despite its minimal monetary value, the Widow's Mite is among the most narratively significant coins in the Western tradition. In the Gospel accounts of Mark and Luke in the New Testament, Jesus observes wealthy individuals placing large sums into the Temple treasury and then sees a poor widow deposit two Lepta — the plural of Lepton. He tells his disciples that the widow has given more than all the others, because while the wealthy gave from their surplus, she gave everything she had. The coin has been worn for centuries as a symbol of selfless giving, devotion, and the offering of one’s whole self rather than a portion of one’s abundance. In this necklace, an authentic 11mm Widow’s Mite coin is mounted at the centre of a 19mm x 27mm sterling silver cross pendant. The cross setting frames the ancient coin within a form that aligns the coin’s biblical associations with the cross as a Christian symbol, producing a devotional object in which two historically significant forms — the ancient coin and the cross — are combined. This necklace is worn to recall the widow who gave her last coin to charity.

A meaningful devotional gift or collector’s piece for anyone looking for a Widow’s Mite ancient coin necklace — a genuine approximately 2,000-year-old Jewish Lepton mounted at the centre of a 19mm x 27mm sterling silver cross on an 18" chain.

✨ How to Wear

Wear alone as a devotional or collector’s pendant at the collarbone or below. The 18" sterling silver chain positions the 19mm x 27mm cross pendant at the collarbone. The unplated sterling silver complements the aged bronze surface of the ancient coin.

💎 Quality & Certification

• Genuine Ancient Coin: The Widow’s Mite at the centre of this pendant is an authentic ancient Jewish Lepton, approximately 2,000 years old, recovered from the region of ancient Judea.

• Verified Authentication: We are committed to transparency and high-quality standards. Every piece is sourced exclusively from trusted professional suppliers who meet our strict quality and material standards.

• Premium Materials: We partner only with reliable professional suppliers to ensure every piece meets our strict material standards (e.g., genuine .925 Sterling Silver).

⚠️ Important: Size & Scale Disclaimer

• Natural & Historical Variation: As genuine ancient coins, each Widow’s Mite will vary in surface patina, detail preservation, and exact dimensions. No two coins are identical.

• Macro Photography: To showcase the ancient coin and cross pendant detail, images (including model shots) are taken with macro lenses and may appear larger than life.

• Final Authority: The actual size and specifications of this product are strictly based on the physical measurements listed in the table below. Please confirm these dimensions meet your requirements before purchasing.

📐 Product Specifications

📦 Packaging Details

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