A delegation of governors and congress members from Brazil were visiting the archaeological dig in Shiloh where the Jewish tabernacle was sited over 3,000 years ago. During the visit, a coin was discovered dating from the time of the Hasmoneans, some 2,000 years ago.
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Ancient-coin-discovered-during-Brazilian-visit-to-Shiloh-591633