A Byzantine Hoard of Gold Coins from Ashqelon, Barnea B–C Neighborhood

Abstract

A hoard of seven gold coins was discovered during excavations at the Barnea B–
C neighborhood in Ashqelon. The coins in the hoard combine two well-defined chronological groups: The
earlier comprises three fourth-century CE solidi and the later, four fractions of the solidus
dated to the first half of the sixth century. This typological composition is known from other,
similar assemblages in Palestine and Egypt. This article focuses on the typological study of
the hoard within a broader framework which describes the excavation and the archaeological
context where the hoard was found.