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Quarter-shekel minted in 69CE was smuggled out of country to black market; international probe results in it finally being restored to Israel Antiquities Authority
Cooperation between Israel and the U.S. ends a five-year investigation following theft of the silver coin, which experts say was minted as a sign of declaration of independence from the Roman Empire
The silver quarter shekel, estimated to be worth as much as $1 million, was minted in the first century by Jews who created it as a statement of sovereignty during the uprising known as The Great Revolt.
Israel Antiquities Authority theft prevention unit says Afula man illegally dug up and traded in ancient finds, likely also smuggled items abroad to public auctions
The Israeli Antiquities Authority declared the Modiin seizure as one of their most significant as it continues to crack down on looting.