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Ruler and Date: The coin was issued during the rule of Alexander Jannaeus, who reigned from 103 to 76 BC. It was struck in bronze by the Maccabean Kings. Physical Description: These coins are small, low-denomination bronze coins that often appear worn and crude due to mass production. Typically, one side features an anchor, and the other side depicts an eight-pointed star or wheel. Biblical Significance: The coin is famous for its association with the New Testament story (Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4) where Jesus observes a poor widow donating two small coins, or "mites," to the temple treasury, representing all she had to live on. Grading: The coin in the image has been professionally graded and certified by NGC Ancients, indicated by the logo and serial number on the label.