The coins are still in near-perfect condition because gold isn’t affected by air or water like other metals, the Antiquities Authority said.
Well gold is affected by abrasive things like SAND!
Pretty darned stupid to throw your highly valuable gold coins in the sand!
10 posted on 02/20/2015 10:54:17 AM PST by Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
