Cross-file under Marine (Maritime, Underwater) Archaeology.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
Moon goddess coin found in Haifa seabed
NUMISMATICS: Moon goddess Luna rises from waves on rare ancient bronze coin found off Haifa coast. Currency minted during reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius in 2nd century CE; discovered on seabed during survey carried out by Israel Antiquities Authority’s Marine Archaeology Unit (Times of Israel).
