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The old Dutch coins of the Merestein shipwreck
e Dutch sailing ship Merestein was on its way to the Dutch Indies in April 1702. The crew decided to dock in a hurry on the island of Jutten to get supplies. An accident was inevitable. The ship…
The numismatic treasure of Santa Leocadia
The ship Santa Leocadia left the Peruvian port of Lima, Callao, on November 7, 1800. The Spanish frigate, composed of 34 cannons and dozens of passengers, was commanded by Captain…
The Elingamite shipwreck
The sinking of the SS Elingamite, off the coast of northern New Zealand, was a tragedy that took lives in the early 20th century. The accident also left a treasure…
Carson City Morgan Dollar: the US Treasure
Are you looking for a Carson City Morgan Dollar? Do you know its history and the reasons why this silver coin became legendary? Let’s take a look back at the…
The Binion Treasure
Ted Binion’s legendary collection is a bit different from the usual prestige treasures. Far from the tales of exploration and adventure offered by the jewels of sea vessels, the Binion…
The Douro Treasure
On 20th and 21rst November 1996, the international auction house Christie’s organized the auction of the Douro Treasure in London. The event was a success. It attracted not only numismatists,…
