Numismatic News

Famous Gold Coin Hoard: From France to Kentucky and Beyond

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Hidden Treasure in a French Mansion In 2019, while renovating a historic 13th-century mansion in Brittany, France, three construction workers stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery: a metal box embedded in a wall, containing a rare gold coin hoard. Days later, a second stash, hidden above a wooden beam and wrapped in a cloth pouch, was … Read more

Rare Gold Coins Stolen from French Museum Found in Moscow: A Deeper Look into the Black Market for Stolen Numismatics

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Discovery in Moscow In a stunning development for the global numismatic community, Russian law enforcement authorities recently recovered a trove of rare ancient gold coins stolen from a French museum years earlier. According to a report from Interfax, the discovery was made in an antique market in Moscow. Irina Volk, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry … Read more