Tag: coins
425 Pure Gold Coins from 1,100 Years Ago Uncovered in Central Israel
"It is extremely rare to find treasures from the Abbasid period in excavations in Israel – especially gold coins."
Exceptionally Rare Jewish Coins Found in Temple Mount Excavation
Five exceptionally rare ancient coins from among the very first ever minted by Jews were discovered on the Temple Mount, evidence of Jewish activity at the Jewish holy site.
Baylor University Group Helps Unearth Ancient Mosaics, Coins, in Israeli Synagogue Ruins
Images portray Noah’s ark and animals, chaotic parting of Red Sea
Rare Cache of Silver Coins From Hasmonean Period Found in Modi’in
More proof that Jews lived in the Land of Israel for thousands of years, fighting the Romans with heart and soul.
Israel Museum Buys 1,500-Year-Old Persian Coin Collection
The Israel Museum has bought more than 1,200 silver coins that were used in Persia in the 4th and 5th centuries and which includes...
Hoard of 1,500-Year-Old Coins Found in Ancient Garbage Dump
Researchers have found 400 Byzantine coins, 200 Samaritan lamps, an ancient ring with an inscription and gold jewelry, but what were they doing in a refuse pit from the Byzantine period?