gold coins
Africa
Long-Lost Ship Found in the Desert Laden With Gold
The discovery of a ship that disappeared five hundred years ago and was found in a desert in southwest Africa with gold coins aboard has been one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent years.
The Bom Jesus (The...
Archaeology
Top Ten Gold Treasure Discoveries of the Century
Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity over the centuries.
In the last century, the search for gold was not limited...
Archaeology
UK Couple Finds Rare Gold Coins Worth $850,000 Under Kitchen
While renovating their home, a couple from the United Kingdom discovered an unexpected cache of rare gold coins.
The couple found an unusual cup under the kitchen floor, hidden between old floorboards. Initially thought to be a trivial find, it...
Europe
Hoard of American and Russian Gold Coins Found in Polish Forest
A team of metal detectorists discovered a treasure hoard of American and Russian gold coins in a Polish forest recently.
The detectorists from the Szczecin Search Group Association were conducting a survey to find relics from WW2, in particular, traces...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Gold Coins From Iron Age Unearthed in Wales
In a remarkable find, metal detectorists stumbled upon a trove of ancient Greek gold coins scattered across an open field in Anglesey, a Welsh island. This momentous event marks the first instance of uncovering Iron Age currency in the...
Economy
UK Royal Mint: Greeks Buying Gold Due to Political Instability
The demand for gold coins has increased significantly in Greece over the last three months, as Greek investors are looking for a “safe haven” in light of the country’s political instability, notes the British Royal Mint.
According to Bloomberg, the...