11. 239 Rare Gold Coins Discovered in Walls of French Mansion
Location: France’s Brittany
Year Found: 2021 Approximate Value: $356,00*
The traditional concept of treasure is rare gold coins. That’s what we all anticipate finding inside a treasure chest when a pirate opens one in a movie. These hidden gems aren’t typically discovered within manor walls, but that’s just what happened in a historic home in Brittany, France.
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While remodeling the manor, construction workers came across a metal box concealed in a wall. Upon opening it, they discovered 239 unique gold pieces that were struck during the reigns of King Louis XIII and King Louis XIV. Also, the workmen discovered a stockpile concealed next to a wooden beam. These discoveries were valued at approximately $356,000 in total.
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