Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin

Updated August 20, 2026

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Lot number319d
Estimate1.00 - 3.00 USD
CategoryCoins & Currency
AuctionAUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
DateAugust 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseIowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
LocationCoralville, Iowa

Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin 50 BC - 400 AD INB Slabbed This specimen features an Ancient Roman bronze coin of the Widow's Mite size, dating from approximately 50 BC to 400 AD. The coin is composed of bronze and displays a dark, aged patina consistent with its significant historical era. This specific piece is a fractional or "mite" sized denomination, commonly associated with the biblical parable of the widow's offering. It comes housed in a protective professional slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) with a green identification label and a unique serial number for tracking and preservation. This small bronze artifact offers a tangible connection to the daily life and commerce of the Roman Empire over two millennia ago. Ancient Roman Bronze Widows Mite Sized Coin c. 50 BC - 400 AD INB Graded Condition: This item is a fragmented bronze specimen presented in a professional numismatic slab. The coin displays a heavy dark patina consistent with ancient copper-alloy burial, with visible oxidation and surface wear that obscures specific legends or imagery. It is a partial strike or broken fragment, categorized by the International Numismatic Bureau as a Widow's Mite sized bronze coin dating between 50 BC and 400 AD. The metal content is bronze. Due to the era of production, this is a hand-struck coinage piece rather than a modern machine strike. The coin originates from the Roman Imperial or Provincial period, representing the low-denomination currency used in daily transactions across the Roman Empire, famously referenced in biblical contexts as a lepton or mite due to its small scale and minimal value. The item is graded and encapsulated by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). Roman, Widow's Mite, Bronze coin, Numismatics, Ancient currency, Slabbed coin, Artifact, Roman Empire, Prutah, Bronze, Coin collecting, Archaeological, International Numismatic Bureau, 319d, Ancient Rome Roman widow's mite, ancient bronze coin, Roman Empire coinage, biblical coins, numismatic collectibles, ancient Roman currency, International Numismatic Bureau, graded ancient coins, antique bronze mite, historical Roman coins 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

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