9. A Jewish treasure discovered in London that was hidden under the threat of a Nazi invasion
Location: London’s Hackney
Year Found: 2009
Estimated Value: $104,000*
Many have uncovered the horror and uncertainty of World War II, when the danger of Nazi invasion compelled thousands of Jews to bury their assets in covert locations. A comparable find occurred in London when a gullible person discovered a massive cache of US gold coins from the 19th century concealed from view.
Uncovered in London, a Jewish treasure hidden behind the threat of a Nazi invasion ªReeldealHD on Offset/Shutterstock
Experts concluded that a Jewish family had never been able to reclaim the coins they had stored just before WWII, out of fear of a German invasion of the UK. The long-lost treasure was eventually claimed by a family descendent.