German tourist writes to Israel Museum of the Bronze coin bearing an image of Roman Emperor Commodus and the word “Ashkelon” in Greek script: ‘I had to return the unique coin to its owner, the State of Israel.’
By Yori Yalon
A German doctor has decided to return a rare ancient coin he discovered on a visit to Jerusalem 25 years ago.
The bronze coin might have been minted for a special occasion, says Dr. Haim Gitler of the Israel Museum – Photo: Peter Lenny/Israel Museum
The bronze coin picked up by Dr. Tonio Sebastian Richter dates from 178-179 C.E. and is imprinted with a profile of the Roman Emperor Commodus.
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