5 silver coins were "sown" during regular works on the Temple Mount
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During the research work on the Temple Mount, 5 rare coins were found, which, according to archaeologists, were manufactured shortly after the construction of the Second Temple in the 4th century. BC. Scientists believe that this is a find that was discovered during the sifting of the earth - the first Jewish coins.
The safety of the silver coins issued by the government in Eretz Yisrael, which was under the rule of the Persian Empire, is good. This applies to three out of five coins. The other two were in circulation for a long time, which affected their appearance.
The value of coins is confirmed by the fact that over 150 years of research, only 5 similar findings were made. This time they were very lucky they found 5 coins at once. Archaeologists are sure that in the course of further sifting of soil they will be able to find other coins of the same period.
