The Antiquities Authority described it as the only known ancient Jewish coin depicting the menorah that stood in the Temple in Jerusalem and one of the earliest artistic representations of the sacred candelabrum ever discovered.

The obverse of the coin shows Berenice as a Hellenistic queen, wearing a tiara and veil, with a necklace around her neck.

Archaeologists in Jerusalem discovered a rare 2,000-year-old coin inscribed 'For the Redemption of Zion,' minted during the Great Jewish Revolt as a bold expression of enduring hope and faith in the city’s future.

Pregent lauded the Israeli effort in combatting Hamas, saying, 'Everything we’ve learned (Delta Forces) about counter-terrorism, we’ve learned from the IDF.'

The coin was found with three other coins bearing the name 'Simeon.'

Discovery of rare coin in City of David National Park announced as Jews mark Tisha B’Av, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples.

The 2,000-year-old coin features the inscription "Holy Jerusalem" in ancient Hebrew script.

A rare bronze coin dating back almost 2,000 years was discovered off of Israel's coast.