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Posted on 04/30/2025 9:43:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway
A casual hike on the slopes of Zvičina Hill in the Czech Republic led to a remarkable discovery when two hikers stumbled upon a lost gold treasure worth more than $340,000.
The find, made in early February but only recently announced, includes 598 gold coins, jewelry, and other artifacts. The entire collection weighs about seven kilograms, with gold coins accounting for nearly 3.7 kilograms.
While exploring the landscape near the Polish border, the hikers uncovered a tin container packed with nearly 600 gold coins. The coins were carefully stacked in eleven piles and wrapped in black cloth. Not far from this spot, they discovered an iron box containing ten bracelets, a wire purse, a comb, a chain, and a powder compact, made from yellow metal.
Mystery of the buried lost gold treasure
Experts at the Museum of Eastern Bohemia are now working to understand how the treasure ended up buried on the hillside. Vojtěch Brádle, a coin specialist, said he was stunned when he first examined the collection. He explained that, based on their markings, many coins likely originated from Serbia during the 1920s and 1930s. How they made their way to eastern Bohemia remains a mystery.
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Several theories have emerged. Some historians believe Czech citizens may have hidden the treasure while fleeing Nazi occupation after 1938. Others suggest that Germans concealed it before being expelled from the region following World War II in 1945. Another theory ties the burial to the communist monetary reforms of 1953, when fear of financial loss might have driven people to hide their wealth.
Museum director Petr Grulich said it’s unclear whether the gold originally belonged to Czech, German, or Jewish owners, highlighting the unanswered questions surrounding the discovery.
Coins reveal international origins and historical value Further examination has revealed that the gold coins are not of Czech origin. Instead, they come from several countries, including France, Turkey, Belgium, and the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, with a few from Romania, Italy, and Russia.
Markings on some Austro-Hungarian coins suggest they were intended for use in the former Yugoslavia, particularly Serbia or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Although the current market value is mainly based on the weight of the gold, experts believe the historical significance of the find could be far greater. Under Czech law, the two hikers may be entitled to a reward of up to 10 percent of the collection’s value.
The Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové has begun preserving the artifacts. Officials hope to eventually display the collection, allowing the public to connect with a little-known chapter of the region’s past.
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Kelly’s Heroes ?
Why did the hikers report their find?
They could have said to the museum “hey, would you like to buy some old coins to display?”
SHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
“may be entitled to a reward of up to 10 percent of the collection’s value.”
OR they could have shut their mouths and sold them for a lot more.
Under Czech law, the two hikers may be entitled to a reward of up to 10 percent of the collection’s value.
To be an incentive to turn in found treasure, it should be 50% of market value.
Dibs!
At present price of gold, 3.7KG of coins (assuming they are 24K) would be more like $430,000 - and that’s just the melt value, not counting numismatic / collector premiums for rare coins.
Ooh! The “may” be entitled to a “reward” up to ten per cent!
They are fools for reporting their find.
“may be entitled “ meaning whatever the authorities want them to mean. They may get 1/100 or nothing.
Just what I was thinking. Kelly, Oddball, Big Joe and Crapgame would appreciate this lol.
PING!.................
Europeans know their laws.
Authorities would be notified had they tried to sell any.........
Well trained citizens, reporting their finding.
Wonder how big a tax hit they’ll take on their “10%” reward...
Fun little city. I did some projects there for Orbital
https://www.hradeckralove.org/webkamera/d-49117/p1=24851
Note to self. If I even find a jar filled with gold coins...SHUT UP!!! At that area... I’m guessing it was a stash for resistance fighters.
Thanks for the posting, the ping, and adding the kw. :^)
“Under Czech law, the two hikers may be entitled to a reward of up to 10 percent of the collection’s value.”
Shovel, hide it and shut up. Sell it off a little at a time. Nice income for years.
So they get 10%. After taxes 5 to 6%.
Astonishing Find in the Czech Republic: Hikers Discover a 3.7 Kilogram Serbian/Bosnian Gold Treasure
By Leman Altuntaş
29 April 2025
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Why would you EVER let anybody know? Split it 50/50 and sell it one piece at a time over a few years outside the country. Keep the money in foreign bank accounts in a dummy corporation’s account.
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