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


US unveils draft design for $1 Trump coin to mark 250th independence celebrations

The front of the potential design showed Trump in profile with the word "liberty" above him and "1776-2026" below.

Draft design of the $1 Trump coin.

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Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth

Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.

The obverse of a gold coin showing the portrait of Emperor Heraclius (610–613 CE).

Galilee cave yields 4th-century coin hoard tied to Jewish resistance under Rome

The coins were unearthed in Hukok, an ancient Jewish settlement near the Sea of Galilee associated with Jewish resistance under Roman rule.

Copper coins dating back more than 1,600, discovered in northern Israel.

The new trend: Ancient coin pendants are back in fashion and we have a crush

Pandora’s new collection features coin pendants with Latin inscriptions. The trend is catching on fast. Find out what makes it special, how to wear it, and where to buy. Prices start at NIS 119.

PANDORA jewelry

A treasure trove hiding beneath an Iranian mosque

Multi-season archaeological program near Isfahan's historic center reveals decorated water structures, pottery kilns, and extensive coin assemblage.

The coins found.

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Israel used money 1,500 years before coins were invented, study reveals

New research shows ancient traders used weighed silver like cash in a thriving early market economy.

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1 of 20 found: Extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin found in Jerusalem

A rare gold coin of the Egyptian Queen Berenice II, dating back approximately 2,200 years, was discovered during archaeological excavations in the City of David.

1 of 20 found: Extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin found in Jerusalem.