
Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808
Andrew Paul
created: April 30, 2025, 6:55 p.m. | updated: May 10, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
According to a recent assessment by experts at the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, the worth of the jewelry, artifacts, and nearly 600 gold coins inside the containers is estimated to be over $340,000.
The containers also contained gold jewelry, cigarette cases, and other personal items.
Credit: Museum of Eastern BohemiaThe iron box housed 16 snuff boxes, 10 bracelets, a wire bag, a comb, a chain, and a powder compact—all gold.
Meanwhile, the can’s contents featured 598 gold coins divided into 11 columns separately wrapped in black cloth.
However, it’s unclear how they all ultimately made it to eastern Bohemia.
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