Stash of pure, 24-carat gold coins unearthed in Israel

[admin]

All that protected this jar of gold was a nail and a good hiding spot.

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[Suncat2000]

They are 24-karat gold coins, not 24-carat. Karat is a measure of purity, with 24 being pure (24 out of 24 parts gold instead of being an alloy). Carat is a measure of weight, usually of precious stones.

 

[AvidReader]

Also, 845 grams is not 1.2 lbs. 845 grams=1.86 lbs.

 

[saudiexpat]

As the discovered gold coins are Islamic, It proves the land belongs to Muslims.