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Fifth Century BCE

The rare 2,500-year-old Persian-period coin discovered on Ashdod beach, believed to be the first of its type found in Israel. Photo Credit: Shay Halevi/Israel Antiquities Authority
July 28, 2026, 2:17 pm
Rare 2,500-year-old coin found on Israeli beach after council worker searches for lost jewellery
First-of-its-kind discovery in Israel could reveal new evidence about ancient trade links between Cyprus and the Jewish homeland
By Annabel Sinclair
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