Egyptian police seize nearly 2,000 ancient Roman-era coins


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  • Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024

CAIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian police on Monday seized 1,945 ancient silver and bronze coins dating back to the Roman Period of Egyptian history, which extended from 30 BC to 395 AD, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said in a statement.

The police arrested two suspects who confessed to their intention to sell the coins, according to the statement.

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