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Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Discovered on Ashdod Beach
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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
What happened
A rare 2,500-year-old silver-coated coin from Salamis, Cyprus, was found on an Ashdod beach and handed to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Experts say it offers unique insights into ancient trade between Cyprus and Israel during the Persian period. The finder received official recognition for preserving national heritage.
- 01A rare 2,500-year-old Cypriot coin was discovered on Ashdod beach in Israel.
- 02The coin dates to mid-5th century BCE Persian period and was minted in Salamis, Cyprus.
- 03It is a silver-coated Siglos coin weighing about 11 grams, depicting a ram and laurel branch.
- 04Such intact coins are rare in Israel, usually found cut into smaller trade pieces inland.
- 05Experts say the find sheds light on ancient trade links between Cyprus and Israel.
- 06The finder, Avi Tzafrak, received a certificate of appreciation from the Israel Antiquities Authority.
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