Two men have been convicted of plotting to sell a hoard of Anglo-Saxon silver coins that were buried in an English field by a Viking chieftain in the ninth century. Craig Best, 46, and Roger Pilling, 75, were convicted under the 1996 Treasure Act of conspiring to sell criminal property worth £766,000, after they agreed…

I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save them. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure I get plenty of change. But I hate to carry loose change, so my husband and I routinely dump the day’s accumulation into a container to save for a trip or to…

Publish 10 am Monday Seeing the faces of former U.S. presidents on coins (and paper money) is something we’re all accustomed to. Your wallet or coin jar probably features at least one Abraham Lincoln penny, Thomas Jefferson nickel, Franklin Roosevelt dime, and George Washington quarter. You may even have a John F. Kennedy half-dollar or…

There are many uses of gold in the modern world, from practical to purely symbolic. As a limited resource, gold retains its value. Gold is one of the most sought-after and trusted commodities. Even the term “gold standard” refers to a standard that is unquestioned or above reproach. Gold has motivated pirates, treasure hunters, and…

Silver bars vs. coins: Which is the better choice for investors? The world of precious metals investments can be volatile. Still, there’s no denying that gold and silver are ideal choices for diversifying your investment portfolio and growing your wealth over the long term. Historically, gold gets all the glory, but silver coins or bars…

Descendants of a noteworthy paper manufacturer unearthed his collection of rare 19th-century gold coins during a house clearance. The treasure was auctioned off in London, England, fetching over half a million dollars and rocking the coin-collecting world in the process. The collection consisted of 13 gold coins in a custom box, a full United States…

For most numismatists, their coin collection is a source of pride and joy. Even if you’re not a hobbyist, investing in rare coins can be an exciting (and lucrative) venture. Yet, surprisingly, many people don’t know how to store coins properly, despite the significant risks that improper storage and handling pose to their investment. General…

A mom of two from England who always hoped of finding a treasure has had her dream realized after she dug up a chest during a beach cleanup event. Jennie Fitzgerald, 38, was with her litter grabbers and bucket for an hour on March 20, when she spotted the domed lid of a wooden chest…

A strange string of events led archaeologists to uncover an ancient treasure trove, dating to the late Roman period, in a river valley cave in northern Spain. And it all started with a badger. After heavy snows hit the Iberian Peninsula amidst Storm Filomena in the winter of 2021, one Grado resident, Roberto Garcia, accompanied…

What began as a routine pullover of a suspicious vehicle by police in Jerusalem turned into an archaeological discovery harking back over 1,900 years ago—inside the trunk of the vehicle, Lev HaBira detectives found a box containing ancient “battle spoils” captured from Roman soldiers by Jewish rebels during the Second Jewish Revolt. Inspectors from the…