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2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan Valley

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A 2,100-year-old coin hoard of 160 coins has been discovered at an archaeological site in the Jordan Valley .

The coins date to the reign of Alexander Jannaeus (circa 103 to 76 B.C. ), who was both a high priest and a king of the Hasmoneans .

Excavation of the site and investigation of the remains are ongoing.