Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin

Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin 1943 Lincoln Steel Cent W.W. II Emergency Issue INB Slabbed This 1943 Lincoln Steel Cent represents a significant piece of American history, struck during World War II as an emergency issue to conserve copper for the war effort. Produced for only one year, these coins feature a unique composition of steel coated with a thin layer of zinc. This specific example is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) protective slab, which identifies it as a genuine World War II emergency issue. The coin displays the classic profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the traditional wheat stalk design on the reverse. Because these steel cents were highly susceptible to corrosion and were quickly withdrawn from circulation, finding them preserved in a graded holder adds value for collectors focusing on wartime numismatics and historical emergency coinage. Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin 50 BC - 400 AD INB Encapsulated Condition: This item is in circulated condition, exhibiting a dark patina and an irregular, angular shape consistent with heavily worn or fractional bronze currency of the era. The surfaces show significant environmental aging and wear, which has obscured any original fine details or legends. It is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder for preservation. Mint: Unknown Metal Content: Bronze Historical Context: This small bronze piece represents the type of low-denomination currency circulated within the Roman Empire and surrounding regions between 50 BC and 400 AD. Often referred to by the biblical term "Widow's Mite" due to its diminutive size, these coins were the smallest change available and were essential for daily commerce among the common people. Strike Type: Hammered Grading: Encapsulated by International Numismatic Bureau (INB) without a specific numeric grade. Roman, widow's mite, bronze coin, numismatic, ancient, antique, bronze, 50 BC, 400 AD, International Numismatic Bureau, coin slab, specimen, biblical coin, historical artifact, bronze fragment Ancient Roman Coin, Widow's Mite, Bronze Coinage, Biblical Coins, Numismatic Bureau, Roman Antiquities, Ancient Currency, Rare Bronze Coin, Graded Ancient Coins, Roman Empire Artifacts 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, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction imag