WIDOW’S MITES (5)

Description

Lot of five ‘Widow’s Mites’, barbaric, small bronze coins minted in or near Jerusalem around 75 B.C. to make up for the shortage of the Prutah of Alexander coin. This was the lowest denomination of coinage to circulate during the life of Jesus, named after the poor widow mentioned in Luke 21:1-4. Each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Forecastle Treasures.

Buyer's Premium

30%

WIDOW’S MITES (5)

Lot 1675

Estimate $140-$200Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$70

Good Bid

Strong Bid

Competitive Bid

Or select a higher max bid amount

Get approved to bid.

117: Autographs & Historical Militaria Day 2

Jul 31, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Elkton, MD, United States

ROMAN 'CITY-STATE' DOCUMENT: Roman 'city-state' appointment document with very rare pair of intact wax and paper official seals, 1p. oblong 4to., 'From our Royal Palace', June 30, 1505, in Latin. The document appoints one

Jul 31, 2026ROMAN 'CITY-STATE' DOCUMENT

$200

POPE ALEXANDER XVIII: (1610-1691) Catholic pope known for having overturned many of the policies of his predecessor, Innocent XI, deciding to indulge in nepotism in order to further enrich his family. This behavior

Jul 31, 2026POPE ALEXANDER XVIII

$300

ORDINATION OF A GERMAN PRIEST IN 1782: A manuscript D.S. 1p. legal folio, Freiburg, March 17, 1782, in Latin and attesting to the ‘…upright and honorable morals’ of Christoph Gottlieb Gorrin, and his subsequent admission

Jul 31, 2026ORDINATION OF A GERMAN PRIEST IN 1782

$80

DWIGHT L. MOODY: (1837-1899) American evangelist and publisher who founded the Moody Church, Moody Bible Institute and Moody Publishers, made two tours with Ira D. Sankey and was widely popular. Scarce T.L.S. on his

Jul 31, 2026DWIGHT L. MOODY

$100

'HOUSE OF DAVID' COMMUNE (13): The House of David (formally The Israelite House of David) is a religious group founded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in March 1903. It was co-founded by spouses Benjamin Purnell (1861–1927) and

Jul 31, 2026'HOUSE OF DAVID' COMMUNE (13)

$100

HENRY ‘HECK’ THOMAS: (1850 - 1912) Frontier lawman employed by ‘Hanging Judge’ Parker, Thomas was a deadly lawman who, with Bill Tilghman, cleaned up ‘Hell's Half Acre’, killed Bill Doolin, shot

Jul 31, 2026HENRY ‘HECK’ THOMAS

$300

ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM PILLOW: Antique Chinese opium smoker’s pillow, 5.5 x 5 x 2.5 in. blue fired paint on white porcelain, unmarked. This very solid and sturdy example bears images of peonies, birds, trees, etc. and is in

Jul 31, 2026ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM PILLOW

$100

TIENTSIN BANDIT EXECUTION PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING: A U.S. 31st Infantry Regiment soldier's photograph album from his deployment in Tientsin (Tianjin), China, from 1929-1931, shortly before the regiment was called out to guard the International

Jul 31, 2026TIENTSIN BANDIT EXECUTION PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING

$100

ELLEN AND ‘OLD JIMMY’ CLEGG PHOTOGRAPHS: A rare pair of photographs from the nineteenth century pickpocketing team: a tinted tintype of Ellen Clegg 3.5 in. 5 in., showing her in a seated pose against a backdrop of field and farm. Top and

Jul 31, 2026ELLEN AND ‘OLD JIMMY’ CLEGG PHOTOGRAPHS

$200

'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD': Scarce copy of the Daily News, New York, July 23, 1934, pp. 1-4 and 22-23 only. The front page, very displayable, reads: 'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD' with a photo of an unrelated tragic bus crash beneath.

Jul 31, 2026'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD'

$100

ISIS COINS (5): Very rare set of five ISIS-minted coins used by the terrorist organization and its supporters in lands over which they held control. Includes three silver coins: 1 x five Dirham silver coin, measuring

Jul 31, 2026ISIS COINS (5)

$1,000

(MAGIC) WERNER C. 'DORNY' DORNFELD: (1892 - 1982) American magician, a comedy magician (mostly small tricks and an occasional illusion), IBM Member #4 in 1922, toured Australia in 1927, SAM President 1931-32. Author of patter books

Jul 31, 2026(MAGIC) WERNER C. 'DORNY' DORNFELD

$70

CAL RIPKEN, JR.: (b. 1960) Baltimore Oriole, compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 RBIs during his career, a 19-time All-Star and best known for holding the record for consecutive games played, 2,632,

Jul 31, 2026CAL RIPKEN, JR.

$160

TED WILLIAMS: (1918-2002) Baseball Hall of Famer whose career with the Red Sox included 2,654 hits, 532 home runs and 1,839 RBI's. He hit over .300 in 17 years of his 18 year career. Rawlings Official Bobby Brown

Jul 31, 2026TED WILLIAMS

$100

MICKEY MANTLE: (1931-1995) Yankee Hall of Famer who hit 536 home runs and was a Triple Crown winner and three-time M.V.P. A Rawlings Official Bobby Brown American League baseball, signed by Mantle in the

Jul 31, 2026MICKEY MANTLE

$100

JOE DIMAGGIO: (1914-1999) Baseball Hall of Famer, a legendary member of the N.Y. Yankees, dubbed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper", he hit safely in 56 consecutive games, married Marilyn Monroe and had the

Jul 31, 2026JOE DIMAGGIO

$100

TED WILLIAMS: (1918 - 2002) American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year Major League Baseball career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox and was the last player to hit

Jul 31, 2026TED WILLIAMS

$100

WILLIE MAYS: (1931 - 2024) Baseball Hall of Famer who clubbed 660 home runs and 3,283 hits with a career average of .302. S.P., 10.25 x 13.25 in. color, the cover of Boys' Life magazine (complete issue), March,

Jul 31, 2026WILLIE MAYS

$70

JACK DEMPSEY: (1895 - 1983) ‘Manassa Mauler’, American boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time. Fine vintage I.S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, shows a young Dempsey in fighting stance,

Jul 31, 2026JACK DEMPSEY

$100

JACK DEMPSEY: (1895 - 1983) ‘Manassa Mauler’, American boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time. S.P. 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a printed card advertising Dempsey’s restaurant in

Jul 31, 2026JACK DEMPSEY

$70

Related Items

(10) Circulated Gold $5 Liberty Head: Winner shall receive (10-coins) precisely resembling the 10-coins from the pile shown here. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping. (DL/RBB)

2 days Left(10) Circulated Gold $5 Liberty Head

$3

ISIS COINS (5): Very rare set of five ISIS-minted coins used by the terrorist organization and its supporters in lands over which they held control. Includes three silver coins: 1 x five Dirham silver coin, measuring

Jul 31, 2026ISIS COINS (5)

$1,000

THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 90-80 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 16.12 g, 12h). In the name and types of: THRACE Byzantion. Circa 90-80 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm 16.12 g 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated lef

10 hrs LeftTHRACE, Byzantion. Circa 90-80 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 16.12 g, 12h). In the name and types of

$500

[Civil War]. A group of 3 Confederate buttons. Ca 1863.: [Civil War]. A group of 3 Confederate buttons. Ca 1863. North Carolina, Maryland, and Confederate Artillery uniform buttons. Largest, 1 in. diam. Accompanied by undated note which reads, "Three Confed

3 days Left[Civil War]. A group of 3 Confederate buttons. Ca 1863.

$150

Early 19th Century Counter Stamped U.S. Coins: Collection of 10 counter stamped early United States currency including; 1.) Capped bust 10-cent piece (date unreadable) counter stamped “W.LEVIS”. Coin has been holed. William Levis, a Philad

3 days LeftEarly 19th Century Counter Stamped U.S. Coins

$150

A set of silver-gilt coins: Silver-gilt gold coins SIZE: AAA (The Dimensions Of All Batches Are Manually Measured.If You Need More Detailed Information, Please Contact Our Customer Service Before Bidding.)

2 days LeftA set of silver-gilt coins

$100

Azes II silver tetradrachm, 35 BC - 5 AD.: Azes II silver tetradrachm 35 BC - 5 AD. Size 23 mm weight 8.51 grams. One of the three men of the bible. King on horseback holding whip la in Kharosthi to right / Athena standing right holding spear

10 hrs LeftAzes II silver tetradrachm, 35 BC - 5 AD.

$100

Bronze Table Medals and Others related to Philadelphia Persons, Events or Organizations: Collection of 15 Bronze Commemorative medals related to Philadelphia persons, events or organizations including 1.) Joseph J. Mickley, President of the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelph

3 days LeftBronze Table Medals and Others related to Philadelphia Persons, Events or Organizations

$100

Roman Bronze Coin Hoard - Large Lot of Imperial Issues: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 100–400 CE. A substantial accumulation of Roman Imperial bronze coinage, surface patinas ranging from dark green to brown. Most retain traces of imperial portraiture

10 hrs LeftRoman Bronze Coin Hoard - Large Lot of Imperial Issues

$300

Sold

COINS: 46 U.S. Indian head cents and three silver dollars, details include: Indian Head cents dates: COINS: 46 U.S. Indian head cents and three silver dollars, details include: Indian Head cents dates range from 1859 to 1909, grades range from Poor to Extremely Fine, details each of them has been cle

Jul 13, 2026COINS: 46 U.S. Indian head cents and three silver dollars, details include: Indian Head cents dates

A COLLECTION OF COINS: ASSARTED COLLECTION OF 2 EUROPEAN SILVER COINS TWO TURKISH AND 3 ROMAN BRONZE In a number of seven pieces, with surface oxidize marks. FROM NEW YORK COLLECTOR. DIMENSION: A LIST OF RECOMMENDED THIRD-P

5 days LeftA COLLECTION OF COINS

$100

1826, 1833, 1851, and 1830s, A Collection of US Copper Large Cents, Matron Head and Braided Hair: A collection of US Mint copper Large Cents comprising Matron Head and Braided Hair types struck in copper. Dates identified include 1826, 1833, and two specimens of 1851, with one additional heavily w

2 days Left1826, 1833, 1851, and 1830s, A Collection of US Copper Large Cents, Matron Head and Braided Hair

$10

TOP