US returns looted ancient Jewish coin to Israel

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The quarter shekel, struck in the year 69, is one of just two confirmed to exist. It was minted during the fourth year of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire. The artifact was handed over to Israeli officials in a ceremony in New York.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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BBC News

Looted coin worth $1m returned to Israel after years-long hunt

The ancient silver quarter shekel was tracked across several countries after it was looted in 2002.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

US returns looted ancient Jewish coin to Israel

American authorities have returned a rare, 2,000-year-old Jewish coin to Israel nearly two decades after it had been looted, smuggled and put up for auction in the United States

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US returns looted ancient Jewish coin to Israel

American authorities have returned a rare, 2,000-year-old Jewish coin to Israel nearly two decades after it had been looted, smuggled and put up for auction in the United States.

3 months ago·United States

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abc News

US returns looted ancient Jewish coin to Israel

American authorities have returned a rare, 2,000-year-old Jewish coin to Israel nearly two decades after it had been looted, smuggled and put up for auction in the United States

3 months ago·United States

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2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Washington Post

US returns looted ancient Jewish coin to Israel

American authorities have returned a rare, 2,000-year-old Jewish coin to Israel nearly two decades after it had been looted, smuggled and put up for auction in the United States

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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