Words to model during your life. An enduring symbol of faith and sacrifice, the legend of the Widow's Mite comes straight from the pages of the Bible. This authentic bronze coin actually circulated during the Biblical time of the New Testament, 100 B.C. to 60 A.D. The smallest of all Roman coins, its Biblical name comes from the story in Luke 21:3-4 when Jesus praised a poor widow for giving all she had her last two coins while rich townspeople gave only a small portion of their wealth.The second verse displayed, a single mustard seed, the age-old symbol of faith and hope, along with the inspirational Biblical verse from Matthew 17:20. The coin and seeds are matted in a table top black wood desk frame measuring approximately 7 by 9 inches. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.