A Byzantine Gold Hoard from Reḥob (Ḥ. Parwa)

Abstract

A hoard of 28 seventh-century solidi was accidentally discovered in 1968 a few meters south
of the synagogue of Reḥob (Ḥ. Parwa). The hoard was first published by Paltiel in 1968–1969;
only ten of the coins are registered at the IAA Coin Department. Although a stray find, this
hoard cannot be disconnected from a hoard of copper Arab-Byzantine coins discovered during
excavations in the synagogue itself. The two hoards are contemporaneous and their deposition
dates should therefore be related to the same historical context.