A buried jar of imperial gold coins resurfaces in Russia
Who hid the 409 rubles during the Russian Revolution remains a mystery. Most of the coins are 10-ruble gold pieces minted prior to the Russian Revolution. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A remarkable trove of Russian history is finally seeing the light of day after spending nearly 110 years hidden underground. While surveying a historic home in the small town of Torzhok about 135 miles northwest of Moscow, archaeologists discovered a clay container filled with 409 gold coins buried beneath the structure's foundation.
Mar-9-2026, 17:29:51 GMT
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