Buried TREASURE: $100 MILLION Coin Hoard Unearthed!

An astonishing 15,000-piece treasure, hidden to escape war, is heading to auction—and it’s worth more than $100 million! 🌐 #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Lifestyle

ST. PAUL, MN — Rare coin collectors and historians here in Minnesota are drooling over the news: a breathtaking coin collection insured at more than $100 million is finally being unveiled to the public after decades underground—and it can be yours! Known as the Traveller Collection, this once-secret trove was hidden beneath the soil of a private garden for more than 50 years.

A Collector’s Hunt Across Continents

The story began after the 1929 stock market crash, when a European heir shifted his wealth into gold and then rare coins. Joined by his wife, he spent the 1930s on an extended trip through Europe and the Americas, amassing ancient and modern coins from trusted dealers. Their mission was not just about investment—it became a personal obsession, one that would eventually result in a staggering 15,000-piece archive.

Buried to Survive a War

As tensions escalated across Europe and the threat of war became real, the collector decided to hide his prized possession. Using cigar boxes, he carefully packed the coins and buried them in the garden of his home in order to keep them from falling into enemy hands. He passed away shortly after German troops occupied the area, leaving the secret only to his wife. She held on to that knowledge in silence for decades, waiting until the mid-1990s to retrieve what they had risked so much to preserve.

Auction House Takes on the Epic Task

Numismatica Ars Classica, a top Zurich-based auctioneer, has taken on the enormous responsibility of selling the Traveller Collection. The plan involves 15 separate auctions over the next three years. Each coin has been described as being in near-perfect condition, untouched by market circulation for generations. According to the auction house, this collection represents one of the last true old-money archives still intact, offering an untouched view of collecting tastes from a century ago.

Dazzling Highlights and Rarity on Display

Some of the rarest items in the collection are already generating buzz:

An 1839 £5 gold coin known as “Una and the Lion,” designed by a Royal Mint engraver and featuring a young Queen Victoria beside a lion. It carries a pre-sale estimate of 250,000 Swiss francs ($284,000).
A gold stater from Athens dated 296 B.C.E., linked to a ruler who may have used gold from a statue of Athena during a siege. This rare piece is estimated at 125,000 Swiss francs ($142,000).
A 70-ducat coin from 1621 featuring King Sigismund III Vasa of Poland. The estimate on this piece is 450,000 Swiss francs ($511,000).

These examples are just a sample of the historical and artistic value contained in the full collection, with each coin offering a glimpse into political power, cultural identity, and the artistic sensibilities of its time.

Coin Catalogs to Become Reference Standards

In addition to their monetary value, the coins will be cataloged in detail throughout the 15 auctions. These catalogs are expected to serve as enduring reference materials for future collectors, historians, and curators. Experts involved in the process have described the Traveler Collection as a pivotal moment for numismatics, due to its scope, quality, and extraordinary preservation.

Did You Know?

The most expensive ancient coin ever sold is a Greek Pantikapaion gold stater, which fetched $6 million at a Numismatica Ars Classica auction in 2023 (Coin World).
A well-preserved coin can sell for up to 100 times more than the same coin in poor condition, making conservation a critical factor in numismatic value (Professional Coin Grading Service).
The global rare coin market is estimated to be worth over $17 billion, driven by private collectors, museums, and investment funds seeking tangible historical assets (Market Decipher, 2024 Coin Collecting Market Report).

A Moment for Reflection

This hidden collection, protected through war, loss, and time, speaks to the deep value of preserving what matters. Just as this collector guarded his treasures with care and conviction, we too can protect the things that are priceless in our own lives—faith, love, and legacy. In a world that moves quickly, the story of these coins reminds us that what is buried can be brought to light again with purpose, patience, and hope.

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