Gold Rush Todd

20/02/2024

Two miners have struck gold at their Dunolly mine site with the discovery of a nugget worth over Sarah Levit-Shore,000

In the adventurous pursuit of gold in Australia, the Victoria Diggers not only faced harsh weather conditions but also the looming threat of running out of

19/02/2024

After three nights of sleeping in place to protect his treasure, the man changed his life when he discovered a huge treasure of 22,000 ancient Roman coins 1,500 years old.

19/02/2024

A massive 5.5kg gold nugget, which could be worth upwards of half a million dollars, has been unearthed in Ballarat, Australia.

The nugget, weighing slightly more than five kilograms (177 ounces), was discovered by a local prospector on Wednesday morning, who rushed it to the Ballarat

18/02/2024

Tillia Tepe: Unveiling the Enigmatic Treasures of Afghanistan’s Ancient Nomads

Tillia Tepe, an archaeological marvel nestled in the northwestern landscapes of Afghanistan, has once again captivated the world with its rich history. Unearthed in 1978 by a collaborative effort between Soviet and Afghan archaeologists, this site has revealed a treasure trove of artifacts shedding....

18/02/2024

Roman Empire AV Aureus (61-62) NERO, 54-68 - Rome xf-

17/02/2024

The rolled-up silver dish with, among other things, gold pearls, gold bracts and Roman gold coins, which Klaus Thorsen found in 2001. - Photo: Martin Stoltzse.

17/02/2024

These 160 "aureus" coins were found under the floor of a Roman house in Corbridge in 1911.
They were kept in a bronze jar, and their true value was hidden by two bronze coins embedded in the neck of it.
When the jar was lifted from the ground, the weight of the gold broke it, revealing the treasure.
The jug was on loan from English Heritage (Trustees of the Corbridge Excavation Fund).
From Corbridge, Northumberland, United Kingdom, around 160 AD. (British Museum, London).
These 160 aureus coins were found below the floor of a Roman house in Corbridge in 1911 CE.
They were stored in a bronze jug, their true value hidden by 2 bronze coins wedged in their neck.
When the jug was lifted out of the ground, the weight of the gold broke it, revealing the hoard.
The Jug was lent by the English Heritage (Trustees of the Corbridge Excavation Fund).
From Corbridge, Northumberland, UK, circa 160 CE. (The British Museum, London).

16/02/2024

Amateur prospector finds large gold nugget near Sonora

16/02/2024

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15/02/2024

An Iron Age hoard of 32 Gallo-Belgic gold coins found in 2003. Perhaps a votive offering to the Gods or hidden and never retrieved, the Sedgeford Hoard is proudly on display in the museum

15/02/2024

Brent and Ethan follow the footsteps in search of historical gold land, luck seems to finally be turning when they find nugget after nugget during their bush hunting.

In the rugged terrains of Australia, where the whispers of fortune echo through the bush, Brent and Ethan embark on a relentless journey as Aussie Gold Hunters. Their recent escapade, filled with unexpected twists and turns, unveils a narrative of determination, financial hurdles, and the exhilarati...

14/02/2024

Five-Pound Gold Nugget

14/02/2024

Gupta Empire: Chandragupta I c. 330 - 376 CE, 7.85 grams, 22 mm, Gold Dinara from the collection of the British Museum, London, UK, purchased by the Museum from Spinks & Son Ltd in 1920.
Obverse: Chandragupta I, with halo, standing facing left, wearing cap, decorated coat and trousers, ear rings and armlets. Holds a crescent topped standard in left hand and offers an object to Kumaradevi with his right hand. Kumaradevi, standing facing right, wears a long loose robe, a necklace, earrings and headdress. A halo surrounds her head.
Reverse: Goddess seated facing on a recumbent lion facing to the right. Wearing a loose robe and with a halo around head. Right arm outstretched, holding a fillet, with a cornucopia resting on left arm. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by a border of dots.
Image property: British Museum.

13/02/2024

Treasure of coins in corn fields in America

A Kentucky farmer discovered more than 700 Civil War gold coins while working in a cornfield.

This is part of the "great archives of Kentucky", containing hundreds of gold coins minted between 1840 and 1863.

13/02/2024

Some of the nicer gold nuggets from my favorite spot 😍
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13/02/2024

Millions of pounds-worth of pristine 5th-century gold coins are found buried in a pot under Italian theatre.