Biblical Coin
Posted in Uncategorized on 09/10/2009 06:03 am by admin
Biblical Coin
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US $5.41
Christian Collectors Coins
When it comes to jewelry, there are some trends that are gaining ground with a lot of people, and one of those trends is making necklaces and other jewelry items out of old coins. The widows mite is one of the coins that they often choose because of the beauty and also because of the historical significance. In Biblical lore the widows mite referred to the two small coins that a widow put into the offering plate even though she had very little and they were the last of her money. Jesus praised what she had done because there were many people who had a lot of money and they gave very little of it, but she gave all that she had. Now there are many people who are interested in the widows mite coins and they collect them, but turning them into jewelry has become relatively popular in recent years. The beauty of these coins lends itself to using them for artistic purposes, and one of those purposes is through jewelry. There are several different kinds of widows mite coins, too, so you don't have to get the same kind that everyone else has. You can choose the one that has the most meaning for you, or just whichever one you think is the most beautiful.
There are two specific coin sizes, one slightly smaller than the other, and they have similar markings on them. However, that doesn't mean that they all look the same. Some of them are quite different because they weren't all cut the same. Now there are replicas made of the widows mite coins, too, because the original ones are very rare and quite expensive. You can just get a replica coin and have it turned into jewelry, or you can buy the coin already in a necklace from various places on the Internet. If you decide to buy one, be sure that you're getting something that's high quality and that you're very happy with, because even replicas are expensive. You won't pay thousands of dollars but you'll pay hundreds, and you don't want something that won't last and that you won't be happy with for a long time to come.
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Collector and jewelers alike are aware that the widows mite jewelry is a very popular item. Find them here at http://www.ancientassets.com/
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American Coin Treasures Widow's Mite Coin $93.53 An enduring symbol of faith and sacrifice, the legend of the Widow's Mite comes straight from the pages of the Bible. This authentic bronze coin actually circulated during the Biblical time of the New Testament, 100 B.C. - 60 A.D. The smallest of all Roman coins, its Biblical name comes from the story in Mark 12:41-44 when Jesus praised a poor widow for giving all she had - her last two coins - while rich townspeople gave only a small portion of their wealth.Brand: American Coin TreasuresPackage includes one (1) bronze coin, one (1) tri-fold portfolioPortfolio dimensions: 8 inches high x 6.25 inches wide x 0.375 inches deep |
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