Woman stumbles upon 900-year-old 'treasure trove' during leisurely walk
Archaeologists believe the buried treasure is from the Middle Ages, and is what experts are calling a once-in-a-decade discovery.
A woman was shocked to discover a hidden "treasure trove" while enjoying a casual stroll through a quiet town. She stopped to look after spotting a broken ceramic pot on the street.
But further investigation led her to find 2,150 silver coins inside, believed to date back over 900 years — and the amount, according to experts, "can be compared to winning a million in the jackpot".
Archaeologists believe the buried treasure is from the Middle Ages, and is what experts are calling a once-in-a-decade discovery. The woman stumbled across the coins in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic before calling local authorities, who sent researchers to the scene to investigate.
Experts weigh in on 'unimaginable' find
Experts believe the coins were made between 1085 and 1107, being manufactured in Prague and imported to Bohemia. They are believed to be made from silver, as well as an admixture of copper, lead and trace metals.
Filip Velímský, an archaeologist from Prague’s Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, says the coins were hidden during a time of political instability. This is likely why it was stashed in a ceramic container.
"Unfortunately, for the turn of 11-12 century, we lack data on the purchasing power of the contemporary coin," he said. "But it was a huge amount, unimaginable for an ordinary person and at the same time unaffordable. It can be compared to winning a million in the jackpot.
"At that time, there were disputes in the country between the members of the Přemysl dynasty about the princely throne of Prague."
Historians are now working to process the coins, which includes putting them through X-rays and determining what material they were made from. The artefacts will then be put up on display during an exhibit in 2025.
Aussies strike gold with incredible discoveries
Closer to home, Aussies are also making incredible discoveries with Australia rich in a history of gold mining. One man struck gold while digging on a property in the Queensland town of Childers recently. Meanwhile, a 'rare' outback find resold for $9,500, highlighting a booming Aussie market.
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