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Hikers Uncover Hidden Cache: 598 Gold Coins Hidden in a Can in Czech Forest
world38 minutes ago

Hikers Uncover Hidden Cache: 598 Gold Coins Hidden in a Can in Czech Forest

Two hikers in the Krkonoše Mountains discovered a small aluminum can containing 598 gold coins dating from 1808–1915, plus an iron box with gold items, totaling about 15 pounds and valued at around $330,000. The coins come from multiple European countries, suggesting a collected stash built over time. The find is being studied by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, which will display it; the hikers receive a 10% reward. The reasons for burying the cache remain speculative, with theories ranging from wartime deportations to monetary reform.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#archaeology#czech-republic#gold-coins
Treasure hunter walks free after a decade in jail for withholding shipwreck gold
world28 days ago

Treasure hunter walks free after a decade in jail for withholding shipwreck gold

A U.S. deep-sea treasure hunter, Tommy Thompson, who recovered treasure from the 1857 SS Central America wreck, was released from prison after about a decade for contempt for refusing to disclose the location of roughly 500 missing gold coins; investors had sued him over proceeds, and while the civil contempt sentence was ended last year, about 500 coins remain unaccounted for.

via BBC|
#centralamerica#civil-contempt#gold
Man Finds $160,000 Treasure, Realizes It's Only Half
world3 months ago

Man Finds $160,000 Treasure, Realizes It's Only Half

An Australian man using a consumer-grade metal detector discovered a 4.6-kilogram gold-rich rock worth approximately $160,000 in Victoria's historic 'Golden Triangle,' highlighting the region's ongoing gold potential. The find, split in two during extraction, underscores the area's rich history of gold discoveries and the enduring allure of prospecting, especially amid record-high gold prices.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#australia#gold#gold-rush
Florentine Diamond, Lost for a Century, Discovered in Canadian Vault
world5 months ago

Florentine Diamond, Lost for a Century, Discovered in Canadian Vault

A 137-carat Florentine Diamond, once owned by European royal families and thought to have vanished, was discovered in a Canadian bank vault after being kept secret for nearly a century due to family vows. The Habsburg descendants revealed the diamond's location and expressed interest in exhibiting it publicly in Canada, emphasizing its historical significance.

via ARTnews.com|
#canada#diamond#habsburg
Colombia Launches Expedition to Protect $20B San José Shipwreck Treasure
world-news1 year ago

Colombia Launches Expedition to Protect $20B San José Shipwreck Treasure

Colombia has launched a deep-water expedition to explore the San José shipwreck, an 18th-century galleon believed to contain $20 billion worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, which sank in 1708, was discovered in 2015 and is considered the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The Colombian government has invested $45 million in the exploration, aiming to claim the heritage elements of the wreck. The exact location of the ship remains a state secret, with rights to the treasure claimed by Colombia, Spain, and the United States.

via New York Post |
#colombia#exploration#san-jose
Colombia Explores 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck
archaeology1 year ago

Colombia Explores 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck

The Colombian government has begun an unprecedented mission to explore the San Jose galleon, a Spanish ship that sank in 1708 with an estimated $20 billion in treasure. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and sea-capable robots to document the ship and its contents. The rights to the artifacts are under dispute among Colombia, Spain, a US salvage firm, and Indigenous Bolivians. Colombian officials emphasize the mission's focus on historical and cultural understanding rather than treasure hunting.

via Newser|
#archaeology#colombia#exploration
Colombia Explores and Protects 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck
world-news1 year ago

Colombia Explores and Protects 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck

Colombia has launched a deep-water expedition to explore the San José shipwreck, an 18th-century galleon believed to contain billions of dollars worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, which sank in 1708, was discovered in 2015 and is often referred to as the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The exact location remains a state secret, and the treasure's ownership is contested by Colombia, Spain, and the United States.

via Fox News|
#colombia#expedition#san-jose
Woman Discovers Medieval Treasure Trove on Casual Walk
archaeology1 year ago

Woman Discovers Medieval Treasure Trove on Casual Walk

A woman in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, discovered over 2,150 silver coins from the Middle Ages, a find deemed a once-in-a-decade discovery by the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The coins, minted between 1085 and 1107, were likely hidden during a period of political instability and are now being studied and prepared for a 2025 exhibit.

via New York Post |
#archaeological-discovery#archaeology#czech-republic
Colombia Launches Expedition to Explore Treasure-Laden San José Shipwreck
archaeology1 year ago

Colombia Launches Expedition to Explore Treasure-Laden San José Shipwreck

Colombia has begun exploring the San José galleon, an 18th-century Spanish shipwreck carrying an estimated £16bn ($20bn) in treasure, sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and underwater robots to study the wreck. The project aims to preserve the site due to its significant scientific and heritage value, amid ongoing legal disputes over ownership of the treasure.

via BBC.com|
#archaeology#colombia#san-jose-galleon