Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin

Ancient Roman Widows Mite Sized Bronze Coin Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin 50 BC - 400 AD INB Slab This ancient Roman bronze coin dates from approximately 50 BC to 400 AD, representing a significant era of classical history. Labeled as a Widow's Mite sized specimen, this copper-alloy piece is characterized by its small, fractional denomination, which was commonly used for everyday transactions across the Roman Empire. The item is housed in a professional protective slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) with a green label, ensuring the preservation of its aged surfaces and dark patina. Due to its size and composition, this bronze artifact provides a tangible connection to the ancient world, mirroring the modest currency referenced in historical and biblical texts. Ancient Roman Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin 50 BC - 400 AD INB Encapsulated Condition: This item is housed in a protective plastic slab by the International Numismatic Bureau and appears to be a fractional fragment of a larger bronze issue. The metal displays a dark patina consistent with ancient bronze that has been buried and recovered. The coin exhibits a triangular or wedge-shaped break, which was a common occurrence for small denomination currency in the ancient world. The mint is unidentified due to the fragmentary nature of the piece. The metal content is bronze. The historical context spans the late Roman Republic through the fall of the Western Roman Empire, roughly 50 BC to 400 AD, a period where small bronze coins served as the essential currency for daily transactions among the common citizenry. The strike type is hammer-struck on a bronze flan. The item is graded by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) as a Widow's Mite Sized Bronze Coin. Roman, Widow's Mite, Bronze coin, Ancient, Numismatic, Coin collecting, Artifact, Antique, International Numismatic Bureau, Graded coin, Prutah, Judean, Biblical coin, Historical currency, Small coin ancient roman coin, widow's mite, bronze roman coin, numismatics, biblical coins, ancient currency, certified ancient coin, roman empire artifact, collectible coins, rare bronze coin 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 images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding cont