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Treasure Of Rare Coins Buried Since World War II Rediscovers And Will Be Auctioned For An Estimated Value Of 160 Million Dollars
An extraordinary find promises to change the course of world numismatics. After more than fifty years buried, a treasure estimated at 160 million dollars has finally been recovered. The discovery involves the so-called “Traveller Collection,” consisting of about 15,000 rare coins, many of them hidden during World War II.
Origins After The Crisis Of 1929
The story of the treasure begins shortly after the stock market crash in 1929. A European collector and his wife decided to embark on a quest for rare and important coins, traveling through various countries in Europe and America.
For decades, they carefully gathered and cataloged each item in the collection.
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As the Nazi regime advanced, the security of the collection became a priority. To protect it, the collector made a radical decision: he wrapped the coins in cigar boxes and aluminum containers, and buried them in an unknown location.
After that, he disappeared from history. The whereabouts of the collection became a mystery for generations.
Rediscovery By New Generations
The most important event came with the actions of the collector’s heirs. They managed to locate and recover the buried treasure.
From there, preparations began for an unprecedented event in the world of auctions.
The auction of the Traveller Collection will be conducted by the renowned Swiss house Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC). The first stage is scheduled for May 20, 2025.
The director of NAC, Arturo Russo, stated that this is “the most valuable numismatic collection ever auctioned.”
Historical Coins And Million-Dollar Values
Among the highlights is a 100-ducat gold coin, minted in 1629 and belonging to Emperor Ferdinand III of Habsburg.
Weighing 348.5 grams of pure gold, the piece is considered one of the largest gold coins in Europe. Its estimated value is around 1.35 million dollars.
Another impressive piece is the 70-ducat coin of Sigismund III, King of Poland. Dated 1621 and weighing 243 grams of gold, it has been appraised at approximately 471,700 dollars.
Many of the coins in the collection have not been seen for over 80 years. Some had not even been recorded before.
Next Steps Of The Collection
The collection will be presented to the public before the auction. The first exhibition is scheduled for April 2025, at the NAC headquarters in London.
In this initial phase, the focus will be on British coins minted mechanically between the reigns of Charles II and George VI.
The plan is to conduct a series of auctions over three years. Each phase will reveal coins from different parts of the world, totaling examples from over 100 regions.
The expectation is to attract not only major collectors but also scholars interested in the historical value of the pieces.
A Discovery That Marks An Era
The Traveller Collection is more than just a set of coins. It represents decades of search, preservation, and care for history.
Its discovery shows that the past can hold invaluable riches, ready to resurge at the right moment.
With the start of the auctions, the world will see up close one of the greatest treasures ever cataloged. And with that, numismatics enters a new era.
With information from O Antagonista.
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