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Detectorist finds extremely rare gold coins from the Black Death

Detectorist finds extremely rare gold coins from the Black Death

GM4PRO
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Two unique medieval gold coins dating from the mid-14th century were discovered using a metal detector near Reepham in Norfolk County back in October 2019, but PAS archaeologists presented the find after its evaluation this week. They are rare Edward III coins from the harsh times when Europe was decimated by the plague. There are only 3 similar examples in English collections.
The tunnel of death from the First World War

The tunnel of death from the First World War

Viky
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It was not until decades after the end of the First World War that the so-called tunnel of death was found. Located near Reims, France, 275 young German soldiers were slowly dying there...
11. 7. 2012 The sabre belonged to General Moravec 11. 7. 2012

11. 7. 2012 The sabre belonged to General Moravec

Viky
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Nine years ago, Bohuslav Veselý found a suitcase in the garden of his house containing items belonging to General František Moravec. The suitcase with uniforms and a sabre was buried on the property by a friend of his family. The general fled from the Nazis to England.
10. 7. 2015 Searcher finds prehistoric treasure 10. 7. 2015

10. 7. 2015 Searcher finds prehistoric treasure

Viky
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A three thousand year old bronze treasure was discovered six years ago in the Šumperk region by Vlastimil Flášar, a prospector with a metal detector. He stumbled upon the depot when he went for a walk in the forest. He discovered six necklaces and one pin.
Treasure hunters get 500 grand

Treasure hunters get 500 grand

Viky
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The couple who found the coin treasure in the forest near Bořitov will receive 500 000 from the South Moravian Region. The reward was approved by the councillors. The region wants to thank the finders for their exemplary behaviour and for handing over the depot to the museum.
9. 7. 2006 One of the greatest iron treasures 9. 7. 2006

9. 7. 2006 One of the greatest iron treasures

Viky
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Archaeologists have found around a thousand iron objects on the Klášt'ov hill in the Vizovice Hills. They discovered sickles, scythes and sword fragments. The objects lay in a layer about half a metre deep, either individually or together. It is one of the largest iron treasures in Czech history.
8. 7. 2008 Treasure from Bernartice 8. 7. 2008

8. 7. 2008 Treasure from Bernartice

Viky
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He apparently originally went out with a metal detector to look for World War II coins. But he found a different treasure, namely 16th-century artifacts. He discovered several dozen copper ribs and an 18k gold apron.

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