Coins

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

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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


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Once-in-a-Lifetime Find: Berlin Dig Uncovers 13th-Century Silver Coins

State conservator Rauhut says the 4m-deep, 22,000m² excavation is one of Germany’s largest urban digs. It will continue until 2027, after which a new residential quarter will be built.

Illustration: Medieval silver coins.

From Copper Coins to Bone Tools: Kabul Receives Rare Artifacts for Restoration After Decades of War

The Taliban is moving a cache including pottery, metal, glass and ivory pieces, some over 5,000 years old, from a mine.

Illustration: Archeological remains in Afghanistan.

Hidden coin hoard stashed in numismatist's walls sells for $3.8 million

The collection was auctioned for approximately 3.8 million dollars, far exceeding pre-auction estimates.

 Hidden coin hoard stashed in numismatist's walls sells for $3.8 million.

Romanian discovers 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins near Letca Veche

He said, 'I hope that one day I will go with my child to the museum, where I can explain how I was lucky enough to discover a page from the history of our people.'

 Hiker finds 2,000-year-old treasure: 'Thought about pinching myself'.

Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania

Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.

 Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania.

Forgotten pirate hideout? Evidence of 17th-century coin forgery emerges in the Columbretes

There was no evidence of human settlements in Columbretes Islands until the 19th century.

 Tall ship against the background of Columbretes Islands–а small atoll with a lighthouse in the Mediterranean Sea.

Rare Roman coin of Emperor Vitellius sells for £4,700

Experts have hailed the find as 'a discovery one might encounter once in a lifetime.'

 Rare Roman coin of Emperor Vitellius sells for £4,700.

The Traveller Collection's $100 million coin trove heads to NAC auction

Collector buried coins fearing nazi invasion; collection to be sold in 15 auctions over next four years.

 The Traveller Collection's $100 million coin trove heads to NAC auction.

Unlocking the secrets of Roman Hispania: Rare coin mold found

The discovery provides tangible evidence of production workshops in Iberia. It fills a long-standing archaeological gap regarding the visibility of Iberian mints.

 Unlocking the secrets of Roman Hispania: Rare coin mold found.