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6.2.2014 Treasure found while walking the dog 6. 2. 2014

6.2.2014 Treasure found while walking the dog

Viky
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Many of the Gold Rush-era coins were discovered in early 2014 by a couple in California while walking their dog. The treasure was hidden in rusted cans. Experts estimated its value at more than ten million dollars.
5.2.2014 Jewellery declared a treasure 5. 2. 2014

5.2.2014 Jewellery declared a treasure

Viky
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Two prospectors with metal detectors made an extraordinary find in 2012. They discovered 41 Bronze Age objects, including jewellery, in south-west England. Two years later, the artefacts were declared treasure by experts.
3.2.2016 Medals from World War I

3.2.2016 Medals from World War I

Viky
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The medal from the First World War was found by three searchers in Wales. They discovered it while they were resting and waved a metal detector around, which gave off a strong signal.
2.2.2018 Golden Bishop's Ring 2. 2. 2018

2.2.2018 Golden Bishop's Ring

Viky
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Adam Day has only been searching with a metal detector for three years and has already found a gold ring in a field. Probably belonged to the bishop. It was auctioned off for thousands of pounds three years ago.
1.2.2008 There was gold in the shipwreck 1. 2. 2008

1.2.2008 There was gold in the shipwreck

Viky
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Thirteen years ago, miners discovered a shipwreck in the Namibian desert. Inside was a 500-year-old treasure. The Portuguese ship was filled with gold coins. Initial estimates put their value at around £9 million.
Figurative sacramentals of St. Anthony of Padua during the 20th Century

Figurative sacramentals of St. Anthony of Padua during the 20th Century

cobra
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He was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1195 and his parents named him Ferdinand. His mother Trevera and father Martin Bullones were of noble birth. At the age of 15, Ferdinand entered the monastery of the Augustinian canons at St. Vincent's on the outskirts of Lisbon. Frequent visits from relatives interrupted his concentration on his studies and spiritual exercises. Perhaps this is why, after two years, he was transferred to the more distant monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, where he continued his studies and especially his virtues as a model religious with zeal....
30.1.2014 9500 artefacts found at the castle 30. 1. 2014

30.1.2014 9500 artefacts found at the castle

Viky
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Part of a dolphin skull and a medieval arrowhead are among more than 9,500 artefacts discovered by archaeologists seven years ago during research around Cardigan Castle in Wales. It was built in the 12th century and its early history is very wild.
29.1.2008 Sundved silver treasure 29. 1. 2008

29.1.2008 Sundved silver treasure

Viky
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The silver coin depot was discovered by archaeologists thirteen years ago near Stockhlom. They come from all over the world and from different time periods. Experts have several theories as to who hid the hoard of 482 coins.

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