Monday, October 17, 2005

Rare historic coins discovered in Egyptian mountain

The Polish archeological mission has discovered a number of rare historic coins in Al-Fayom's Al-Naqloun mountain, said Saturday Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).

In a press release, SCA's Secretary-General Dr. Zahi Hawass said the top-quality coins were 13 gold dinars from the Fatimid dynasty's era that ruled Egypt during 909-1171.

He explained that the coins' diameter ranges between 21 to 23 millimeters (mm) containing three circles with inscriptions, such as "There is no god but Allah," on them.

He added that these coins represent part of Egypt's civilization and prosperity during the reign of Fatimids.


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