Israeli soldier discovers rare 1,800-year-old coin
Israeli soldier discovers rare 1,800-year-old coin
The well-preserved coin, bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius, dates from 158–159 C.E. and was minted in the city of Geva, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The rare coin, bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius and dating from 158–159 C.E., which was found during a training exercise by an Israel Defense Forces soldier. Feb. 9, 2021. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority.
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(February 9, 2021 / JNS) A rare coin bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius and dating from 158–159 C.E. was found during a training exercise by an Israel Defense Forces soldier on the southern end of Mount Carmel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Tuesday.