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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
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A Home Renovation In France Yields Gold Treasure Of $1.2 Million
Hundreds of rare gold coins dug out of the walls of a remote French mansion fetched more than one million euros ($1.2 million) at auction on Wednesday.
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Man Buys Hoarder's Estate, Finds Unexpected Treasures Inside. Watch
An antique shop owner in Canada was stunned to discover that the contents of a home he purchased included designer clothes, rare coins, bags with gold and diamond rings, wallets full of cash and silver dollars, among other things.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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Australia Mints Its Most Valuable Gold Coin Ever
Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth Aus$2.48 million (US$1.8 million) to meet growing demand for high-end collectables from the ultra-rich.
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'Exceptionally Rare' Roman Gold Coin With Nero's Face Found In Israel
Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally rare gold coin bearing the image of the Roman Emperor Nero that dates to a little over a decade before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
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Paris Police Wound Thief With Gold Loot in Metro
Police in the French capital say they shot and wounded a thief with about 100,000 euros ($135,000) in gold coins in a rare chase in the Paris Metro.
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Sachin Tendulkar Honoured With Exclusive Gold Coin Issued by East India Company
Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable career spanning 24 years is being honoured by a rare coin issued by the East India Company.
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California Couple's Buried Gold Coins go for Sale
A treasure trove of rare gold coins discovered by a California couple out walking their dog has gone on sale, with one coin selling for $15,000 on Tuesday.
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China bans advertisement for pricey gifts in anti-corruption push
Chinese radio and television stations are to ban advertisements for expensive gifts such as watches, rare stamps and gold coins, the Xinhua state news agency said on Wednesday, as part of a push by the government to crack down on extravagance and waste.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
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A Home Renovation In France Yields Gold Treasure Of $1.2 Million
Hundreds of rare gold coins dug out of the walls of a remote French mansion fetched more than one million euros ($1.2 million) at auction on Wednesday.
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Man Buys Hoarder's Estate, Finds Unexpected Treasures Inside. Watch
An antique shop owner in Canada was stunned to discover that the contents of a home he purchased included designer clothes, rare coins, bags with gold and diamond rings, wallets full of cash and silver dollars, among other things.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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Australia Mints Its Most Valuable Gold Coin Ever
Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth Aus$2.48 million (US$1.8 million) to meet growing demand for high-end collectables from the ultra-rich.
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'Exceptionally Rare' Roman Gold Coin With Nero's Face Found In Israel
Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally rare gold coin bearing the image of the Roman Emperor Nero that dates to a little over a decade before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
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Paris Police Wound Thief With Gold Loot in Metro
Police in the French capital say they shot and wounded a thief with about 100,000 euros ($135,000) in gold coins in a rare chase in the Paris Metro.
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Sachin Tendulkar Honoured With Exclusive Gold Coin Issued by East India Company
Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable career spanning 24 years is being honoured by a rare coin issued by the East India Company.
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California Couple's Buried Gold Coins go for Sale
A treasure trove of rare gold coins discovered by a California couple out walking their dog has gone on sale, with one coin selling for $15,000 on Tuesday.
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China bans advertisement for pricey gifts in anti-corruption push
Chinese radio and television stations are to ban advertisements for expensive gifts such as watches, rare stamps and gold coins, the Xinhua state news agency said on Wednesday, as part of a push by the government to crack down on extravagance and waste.
