Coins

Hezbollah plans to occupy Beirut, US ships may be in danger

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

A man paints the Hezbollah flag on a board in Tyre, south Lebanon, April 14, 2026
Hasmonean-era coin depicted the seven-branched menorah (L) and silver tetradrachm minted in Ashkelon during the Persian period (R) which were returned to Israel from the United States earlier this week, May 13, 2026.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

“Junk silver coins are currently cheaper than bars due to refinery constraints, creating a temporary below-spot pricing opportunity.”

Silver coins vs. silver bars: What's actually cheaper per ounce right now — and why

Hoard of gold rubles found under a house in western Russia, March 25, 2026.

Revolutionary find: Hoard of century old gold coins discovered under a house in western Russia


Hampshire couple's Tudor gold coin hoard dug from garden fetches over £380,000 at Zurich auction

Experts estimate that in the 1530s, during the time Henry VIII was dissolving monasteries, wealthy clergy buried gold coins in the ground to protect their assets.

Gold Coins. Illustration.

French police confirm mystery hoard is legal after man finds coins and ingots near Lyon

Authorities ruled the five ingots and coins unearthed in Neuville-sur-Saône were melted locally only about fifteen years ago and have no archaeological or criminal link.

Gold coins.

The Israeli golden era

Aryeh Bar-Eitan, Joint Founder and CEO of IGOLD, explains why the global gold rush is an opportunity for olim on the way to Israel.

Aryeh Bar Eitan, Joint Founder and CEO – IGOLD.

103 gold coins found under Shiva sanctum in India temple renovation

Residents from nearby villages, including Jamunamarathur about ten kilometers away, gathered outside the temple each evening, viewing the discovery as an auspicious sign.

gold coins in an ancient pottery. Illustration.

Rainbow leads detectorist David Moss to 15,000-Coin Roman jackpot in North Wales

Moss slept in his car for three nights to guard the pots, then drove four hours to hand the estimated 15,000 coins to National Museum Cardiff for analysis.

Coins. Illustration.

Oldest coin in Saxony: 2,200-year-old Celtic gold piece found near Leipzig

State archaeologist Smolnik presents the two-gram quarter stater, calling it the smallest find ever displayed and proof of the value of citizen-scientist cooperation.

Old Coin. Illustration.

Steve Jobs will be commemorated on a new American coin to be issued in 2026

The U.S. Mint will issue in 2026 a special one-dollar coin featuring the image of Steve Jobs, as part of the "American Innovation" series.

Steve Jobs

Worm digger near Stockholm uncovers early medieval hoard of up to 20,000 silver coins

The six kilogram trove, hidden in a decayed copper cauldron, includes rare twelfth century bishop coins and jewelry, according to the county administrative board.

A hoard of 20,000 silver coins.

Ancient Roman silver treasure of 450 coins found near Borsum

The hoard ranks among the three biggest finds in Lower Saxony and could shed light on first century AD life and trade.

Roman hoard. Illustration.

Ancient meeting ground: New insights from Czech Celtic coin discovery

The collection holds gold and silver coins, earrings, bracelet fragments, and ingots, suggesting the site may have served as a center for trade and possibly coin minting.

A gold coin from the La Tène period of Celtic culture in Central Europe, about 2,000 years ago.