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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;robinjojo, post: 7832628, member: 110226&quot;]While the outer portions of the mass is a conglomeration of corroded coins, the center might yield some coins in decent condition.&nbsp; It all really depends on how much water, its salinity and air was able to penetrate the mass.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins are being found individually and in hoards in that region on an on-going basis.&nbsp; It seems that conflicts, such as those in Syria and Iraq are accompanied by discoveries of ancient and modern coins.&nbsp; I know that coins are being found by individuals using metal detectors in Syria.&nbsp; It is very likely happening in surrounding countries. </p><p><br /></p><p>Then, there was the discovery of a group of decadrachms of Alexander III found off the coast of Gaza a couple of years ago.&nbsp; I am sure there will be continuing discoveries, some of a significant nature, in the future.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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