SMALL WHITE STONE
(Rev. 2:17). Various explanations are given: (a) Stone tablet that bore someone’s name; used to cast lots.
(b) Small stone that bore the name of a candidate for the Greek elections; These were carried out by casting lots among those eligible.
(c) Tesera of absolution, used in Greek courts.
(d) Tesera presented to the winner of the Olympic Games.
(e) In Rome, order that the emperor had the winners thrown during the games in the arenas.
(f) The best explanation seems to be that which refers to a small white stone (commonly used in inscriptions); Its color symbolizes the celestial character of the victorious Christian. The name inscribed is the guarantee of promotion to future glory.