Gold coin with the face of young Nero found in Jerusalem, dated to soon after crucifixion. ‘Exceptional’ find featuring Roman emperor dates from 56 CE — 23 years after Jesus was crucified, 14 years before the Second Temple was destroyed.
Archaeologists digging in Jerusalem found a rare gold coin bearing a portrait of a young Roman Emperor Nero issued some 2,000 years ago. The coin has been dated to 56…