Lead Capsule With Historical Coins Found In Downtown Alexandria
A rare lead capsule was discovered in the foundations of an old villa in downtown Alexandria.
Inside the capsule, archaeologists found a collection of 13 Egyptian coins from the reigns of Sultan Hussein Kamel (1914–1917) and King Fuad I (1922–1936).
- bronze milliemes
- a rare two-piastre coin of Sultan Hussein Kamel
- silver coins (5, 10, and 20 piastres)
- three gold coins (20, 50, and 100 piastres)
The capsule was embedded with a Greek document dated May 1st, 1937, referencing Constantine M. Salvago and French architect Jean Walter.
The discovery reflects Alexandria’s continuity from its Hellenistic and Roman origins to its modern multicultural era.
Among the rarest issues in the history of modern Egyptian coinage.
Author's summary: Archaeologists found a lead capsule with historical coins in Alexandria.
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