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Archaeologists believe the coin may have been minted by Temple priests sympathetic to the cause of the Jewish rebels against the Romans.

The coin – 14 grams of pure silver - carries an inscription that according to the experts refers to the High Priest headquarters.

The coin could be one of the only items we can hold today that originated in the Temple itself - Click the link for more details.

Crusader knights lived on the move, which may explain why no camps have ever been found. Now one has, in Israel, and now we know how the soldiers whiled away their time while waiting for war

Crusader knights lived on the move, which may explain why no camps have ever been found. Now one has, and now we know how the soldiers whiled away their time while waiting for war

Among the unusual finds in this unexpected coastal farmstead at Ramat Hasharon is a bronze chandelier chain more typical of churches

As Ramat Ha-Sharon approaches its centenary year, evidence is emerging that its history is far more ancient than was previously assumed.

Discovery sheds light on Land of Israel's history during Byzantine rule; 'this opens up a whole new perspective on how people once lived in this part of the country', says central city mayor

Among the unusual finds in this unexpected coastal farmstead at Ramat Hasharon is a bronze chandelier chain more typical of churches

Construction of new residential neighborhood in Ramat Hasharon reveals human activity dating back 1,500 years, including a winepress and gold coin much prized by its owner