Ancient Coins Linked to Alexander the Great’s Hellenistic World Seized in Israel

Ancient Coins Linked to Alexander the Great’s Hellenistic World Seized in Israel

Ancient coins showing star and sunburst motifs commonly used in Hellenistic-era coinage. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority Inspectors in Israel have seized hundreds of ancient and forged coins hidden inside a balcony planter at a private home in East Jerusalem, authorities said this week. The raid uncovered about 450 coins, including authentic ancient pieces and modern counterfeits. Authorities carried out the operation at the home of a resid…