Suspect in sale of 7th century silver coins detained

Employees of the Sheki city district police department detained Bahram Abdurakhmanov, who was trying to sell ancient coins dating back to the 7th century AD, Report informs citing the Sheki regional group of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The 73 coins confiscated from him were sent for examination. Based on its conclusion, it was established that these are silver coins that were used in the 7th century as a monetary unit and belong to the national and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan.

The confiscated coins were transferred to the Sheki Museum of History and Local History for safekeeping.

The investigation into the fact is ongoing.

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