US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM MAY 13, 2026 10:29 Updated: MAY 13, 2026 17:19

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation One of the coins, depicting the Temple's seven-branched menorah, was minted in Hasmonean-ruled Jerusalem, while the other, the second of its kind ever found, was minted in ancient Ashkelon. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-896001 ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM MAY 13, 2026 10:29 Updated: MAY 13, 2026 17:19