According to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
A Ukrainian citizen attempted to export ancient Greek coins to Bulgaria, dated roughly to the 4th–2nd centuries BCE.
According to the State Border Guard Service, the information is confirmed by Ukrinform.
“The ancient coins, minted roughly in the 4th–2nd centuries BCE, were detected by border guards of the Izmail Detachment at one of the checkpoints. The Ukrainian citizen, heading to Bulgaria, attempted to carry them among her personal belongings”
– SBGS, as reported by Ukrinform
According to an initial version, the coins were bronze; they may have circulated in the territory of the ancient Pantikapaion, as well as in the regions of Macedon and on the island of Rhodes. It is reported that no permits were issued for moving the coins across the border.
The collection was seized pending a court ruling. An expert examination will determine whether they have cultural or historical value.
Context of the Incident and Next Steps
The incident underscores the work of border guards in preventing the illegal movement of cultural valuables across the border. Ukrainian law provides for appropriate sanctions for such actions and the need for expert evaluation.
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