Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin

Updated August 20, 2026

Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin c. 50 BC - 400 AD INB Slabbed This historical specimen is an Ancient Roman bronze coin, comparable in scale to the biblical Widow's Mite, dating from approximately 50 BC to 400 AD. Struck from copper-based bronze, this diminutive denomination represents the everyday currency used throughout the vast Roman Empire for several centuries. This specific piece is housed in a protective professional holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), featuring a green label that ensures the preservation of its aged patina and physical integrity. Due to its size and composition, these coins are remarkable artifacts of ancient commerce, offering a tangible connection to the classical world and the monetary history of the Roman period. Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin 50 BC - 400 AD INB Graded Condition: This item is a fragmented specimen appearing as a partial coin shard. It exhibits significant wear, irregular edges, and heavy oxidation consistent with an ancient copper-alloy burial find. The surfaces show dark patination and encrustation on one side, while the reverse displays a lighter, metallic bronze color with visible striations or smoothing marks. The mint is unidentified due to the fragmentary nature of the piece. The metal content is bronze. The historical context spans the Roman era from approximately 50 BC to 400 AD, a period where small bronze denominations were commonly circulated for daily transactions across the Empire. The strike type is hammer-struck, though most design elements are lost. The item is encased and labeled by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) with certification number 2216112493. Roman coin, widow's mite, bronze coin, ancient currency, numismatics, slabbed coin, International Numismatic Bureau, bronze, ancient history, archaeological artifact, coin collecting, lepton, prutah, Roman Empire, coin grading Roman widow's mite, ancient bronze coin, Roman Empire coinage, biblical coins, numismatic collectibles, INB graded coin, ancient Roman bronze, historical artifacts, widow's mite sized coin, rare ancient currency IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, t

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