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Second Temple Currency The Widow’s Mite Coin

The Widow’s Mite coin at the time of Jesus is famously referenced in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Mark (12:41-44).

In these passages, Jesus observes a poor widow donating two small coins, known as mites, to the temple treasury.

Jesus Said: “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on” (Mark 12:43-44, NIV).
This act of giving, despite her dire circumstances, has been interpreted as a profound demonstration of faith, sacrifice, and devotion. The Widow’s Mite has since become a symbol of genuine generosity and the idea that the value of a gift is not in its monetary worth but in the spirit and intent behind it.