The Tiberius Coin
In another discovery of historical importance, archaeologists in the Tiberius region of Israel have uncovered a coin dating from the sixth century A.D. and bearing the image and name of Christ. According to David Hacohen of YnetNews.com, two embassy volunteers from America and Britain found the lead seal from sixth century in Tiberius depicting Jesus on one side. The seal depicting Jesus was discovered in excavations by the Antiquities Authority in the Old City of Tiberias. The other side of the seal has a cross with an abbreviation of the name “Christos.” A number of similar seals have been found in Caesarea, the ancient capital of the province.
Learn more abo ut this discovery at ynetnews.com
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