Strong's #3016: lepton (pronounced lep-ton')

neuter of a derivative of the same as 3013; something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin:--mite.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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lepton

1) thin, small

2) a small brass coin, equivalent to the eighth part of an "as" , worth about a 1/5 of a cent

Part of Speech: adjective

Relation: neuter of a derivative of the same as G3013

Usage:

This word is used 3 times:

 

Mark 12:42: "widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing."
Luke 12:59: "thou hast paid the very last mite."
Luke 21:2: "casting in thither two mites."