Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
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Coin and jewelry hoard
Tiberias Fatimid period, 11th century Gold and earthenware Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 1990-1269-1275 |
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The hoard included nine gold dinars, the latest of which dates to 1063, as well as a pair of basket-shaped earrings, beads, and two inlaid rings. Based on a contemporary document from the Cairo Genizah, two gold dinars were enough to support an entire family for a month. Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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