[ad_1]
The coins were hidden among personal belongings on Christmas Eve around 10 pm by a Belarusian citizen who entered Lithuania in a Daf truck and did not claim that he was transporting old money.
However, customs officials found these coins (including banknotes) of various metals and denominations during the inspection.
According to preliminary estimates, among those seized are both modern and ancient coins. Mostly dozens of silver, resembling ancient Arab dirhams, many of which are cut. Among the transported coins were also Tsarist gold rubles.
In addition to the coins, an old silver alloy reminiscent of the 14th century was found in the passenger’s luggage. the triangular tomb of Lithuania.
The illegally transported goods have been seized and will be handed over to the specialists of the Department of Cultural Heritage for evaluation. A merchandise seizure protocol was drawn up for a Belarusian citizen smuggling coins.
It is strictly prohibited to use the information published by DELFI on other websites, in the media or elsewhere, or to distribute our material in any way without consent, and if consent has been obtained, it is necessary to indicate DELFI as the source. .
[ad_2]
