Isreali archeologists find rare gold coins

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 18:34 Written by sam Tuesday, 23 December 2008 17:59

Some Israeli archaeologists are having a particularly happy Hanukkah. The Israel Antiquities Authority reported a thrilling find Sunday -- the discovery of 264 ancient gold coins in Jerusalem National Park. The coins were minted during the early 7th century.

"This is one of the largest and most impressive coin hoards ever discovered in Jerusalem -- certainly the largest and most important of its period," said Doron Ben-Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets, who are directing the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.