Treasure trove unearthed in Czech forest valued at €301,000
Two tourists have discovered a treasure in the Czech Republic valued at over 7.5 million korunas, which is almost €301,000. Among the valuables hidden in the stone mound were gold coins, jewellery, and tobacco pouches.
According to the Museum of East Bohemia in Hradec Králové on Facebook, where the treasure was taken, the discovery occurred in February this year. "Two caches in a stone mound on the edge of a now non-existent field overgrown with forest were discovered by two finders during a hiking trip on the south-western slope of Zvičina Hill," read the Facebook post.
As reported by CBS News, gold coins, jewellery, and tobacco pouches were found. The treasure weighed around 15 pounds and was discovered in two containers.
598 gold coins
An aluminium jar contained 598 gold coins wrapped in black fabric. According to local media, the value of the treasure was estimated at 7.5 million Czech korunas, equivalent to around €301,000. About a yard away, a metal box was also found containing 16 tobacco pouches, bracelets, and other items.
Experts from the museum claim that the coins were buried in the ground for over a hundred years and date from 1808 to 1921. They include currency from France, Belgium, the Ottoman Empire, and Austria-Hungary. However, there are no Czech or German coins. The found items are currently being analysed to determine their origin and metal composition.
The museum also adds that what makes this discovery particularly noteworthy is the extraordinarily large weight of the precious metal.
