Ancient Coin of Egypt's Queen Berenice Found in Jerusalem Excavations for the First Time

Ancient coin of Egypt's Queen Berenice found in Jerusalem excavations for the first time

Archaeologists have discovered a coin roughly 2,200 years old, showing the wife of King Ptolemy III of Egypt. They note that while it explicitly mentions her status, that doesn't necessarily mean she was a co-regent

Rare Gold Coin of Greek Queen of Egypt Unearthed in Jerusalem

A rare 2,200-year-old gold coin depicting Queen Berenice II of Egypt, discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority Archaeologists have discovered a rare gold coin in Jerusalem’s City of David depicting Greek Queen Berenice II of Egypt, a ruler from the Hellenistic era. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the find on Wednesday, calling it one of extraordinary scientific importance. The coin, minted about 2,…

Rare Gold Coin of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, Dated Around 2,200 Years Old, Discovered in the City of David

A very rare gold coin, bearing the portrait of the Egyptian Queen Berenice II, was discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations in the City of David National Park, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority.