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Important Gold Ingots from the “Ship of Gold” Once Lost at Sea
In 1857 the USA was shaken by a notice: S.S. Central America had sunk. The ship was later known as “Ship of Gold” because its cargo included an estimated $1.2 million in gold. Now two important large gold ingots recovered in 1988 will be for sale.
Why This Is the Only Gold Comitia Americana Medal in Private Hands
Stack’s Bowers Galleries offers a unique gold Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal. It is the only gold Comitia Americana medal in private hands and was assumed to have been lost or melted. After decades it has reappeared and opened a new chapter of its exciting life.
The Last Gold Coins From the SS Central America
In 1857, the SS Central America sunk with her cargo: 9 tonnes of California gold coins. Only in the 1980s the shipwreck was rediscovered. Now the last 20 Dollar gold coins have been certified.
Gold Medals Stolen From Museum in Colchester
On 1 March 2022, five historic medals were stolen from the Hollytrees Museum in the English town of Colchester. The police have released CCTV images in the hope of identifying the thief and, as a result, recovering the valuable items.
Iconic Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Sells for $4.75 Million
The iconic Saint-Gaudens issue is considered one of the most desirable and valuable coins in numismatics. Now, a 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief changed hands for a record $4.75 million in a private transaction between GreatCollections and Heritage Auctions.
Sensational Hoard of Celtic Gold Coins Discovered in Brandenburg
A volunteer archaeologist in Brandenburg found 41 Celtic gold coins. It is the second largest hoard of this coin type ever – and was found far away from the Celtic settlement areas. How did the coins get there?
Byzantine Gold Coins on the Silk Road
Over one hundred Byzantine gold coins and coin imitations have been found in China. A colloquium in Changchun asked the question, how these coins came to South East Asia.
Kingold and China’s Fake Gold Reserves
The Chinese coin dealer Kingold backed loans with 83 tons of gold bars – that’s almost 5% of China’s gold reserves! However, most of the bars turned out to be gold-plated copper, leaving creditors with debts running to the billions.
Peru’s Gold Lights the British Museum
Masterpieces from Peru’s ancient cultures can be seen in the British Museum. For this major exhibition over 40 remarkable objects have come from Peru, among them a stunning 2,500-year-old gold headdress.
First Sentence for Attempted Theft of the Trier Gold Treasure
In 2019, three perpetrators attempted to steal the Trier Gold Treasure. Now the Trier Regional Court has sentenced one man for the role he played in the spectacular crime. So, did everything go well in this case?