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Rare Gold Coin Hoard Worth $500K Discovered in Russia

3/26/2026

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A hoard of 409 gold ruble coins dating back over a century was found under a Torzhok home.
The 2025 excavation was conducted by the Institute of Archaeology and the All-Russian Historical and Ethnographic Museum.
The coins are valued at about $500,000 and include denominations from Nicholas I, Alexander III, and Nicholas II.
They are classified as a "return hoard," concealed during the Russian Revolution when holding gold was perilous.

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A hoard of 409 gold ruble coins dating back over a century was found under a Torzhok home.
The 2025 excavation was conducted by the Institute of Archaeology and the All-Russian Historical and Ethnographic Museum.
The coins are valued at about $500,000 and include denominations from Nicholas I, Alexander III, and Nicholas II.
They are classified as a "return hoard," concealed during the Russian Revolution when holding gold was perilous.