Delaware beach unknown coin

[deldave]

This was found on the beach in lower Delaware by a friend last winter. He asked if I could try to get it identified for him. I am hopeful that it is a shipwreck relic of some sort. I was reluctant to do a silver test on it since it isn't mine but it looks good. Thanks for your input, I am sure someone will recogDnize it!

 

[Mackaydon]

Jewish coin; sometimes called a Widow's Mite.
It's a bronze 'prutah' from 103-70 BC--if authentic
Don....

 

[UnderMiner]

It's a reproduction Widow's Mite. They're given out to Sunday School children to help them learn about a bible story that occurred during the time of Jesus.
Widow's Mite Coins (50) Bronze Reproduction

 

[tokenhead]

Since Underminer(s) reply i would feel safe testing it just to make sure...Just about ANY good jewler or the like can test WITHOUT damge.Ya just never know!!!...HAPPY HUNTING ALL

 

[unclemac]

not uncommon

 

[Mackaydon]

There is no doubt it is a replica. The exact same 'coin' is shown as:

at this site: widows mite - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project

The real value of this replica is in the history and meaning of the 'coin' as if it were authentic, which is also noted on the above referenced site.
Don....

 

[garyw-123]

that is a realy nice find real or replica .

 

[deldave]

After realizing that the coin is a replica I used my test kit and found it to be copper or copper / brass alloy. No harm done.

 

[kingskid1611]

Still a cool piece.