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Coins

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	Corroded examples of the 40 Byzantine copper coins found on the shipwreck. They all were issued during the reign of Basil II (A.D. 976-1025). (slide# GW-2439) Photo: INA.		The reverse sides of the copper coins. (slide# GW-2445) Photo: INA.
	Three lead seals. The right one had been used to secure a document belonging to a man named 'Peter'. The left seal was unused. (slide# GW-2464) Photo: INA.		Three gold quarter dinars of the Fatimid caliph al-Hakim were found on the shipwreck and about 15 gold clippings. (slide# GW-2471) Photo: INA.
	Another view of the gold coins and clippings. The clipping would have served as 'small change' for the owner. (slide# GW-2477) Photo: INA.