A trove of gold artifacts and other treasures was recently discovered in the Czech Republic, leaving officials puzzled about its origins. The gold coins date back as early as 1808.

Unlike traditional gold coins or bars, which are often sold as full ounces, fractional gold coins are minted in smaller sizes, such as 1/10th, 1/4th or 1/2th ounces.

The coins reveal a tumultuous period in history. In 545 BC, Achaemenid Persian Empire conquered the entire region by force. In 427 BC, Thucydides, a Greek historian, recounted the actions of an ...

If you're new to gold investing, however, it helps to know a few tips before you start buying gold bars and coins, specifically. Since gold doesn't operate in the same manner that other assets do ...

Gold coins are a type of bullion that is usually at least 22-karat purity and weighed in “troy ounces.” According to the U.S. Mint, because gold coins are a global investment, ...

Cons of gold bars and coins for seniors. Investing in gold bars and coins can also have some disadvantages — especially for senior investors who may have shorter investment timelines or are ...

The gold coins are safely stored in a bank lockbox. In perfect condition, the value of the coins, some minted as early as 1836, could be as high as $12 million. But, alas, the coins are not in ...

Czech Hikers Discover 600 Gold Coins Worth $340,000. Rebecca McPhee. Tue, May 20, ... Beside the can, the hikers found a small iron box filled with cigarette cases, bracelets, combs, a key, ...

The excavation of an ancient Greek city in Turkey uncovered a stash of gold coins from about 2,500 years ago. The find offers a glimpse into a conflict-ridden time.

While undertaking a new home renovation project, a couple from Ellerby, North Yorkshire, England, hit the jackpot after they found a cup filled with 264 gold coins worth over $800,000 underneath ...

SEEKS HER TO $700,000; MAY BE PIRATE GOLD; Mr. Cox Offers $1,000 for News of Henry Pollexfen. HIS FATHER WAS MURDERED Retired Sea Captain Had a Trunk Filled with Spanish Coins, Cox Says -- They ...

In terms of value in today's money, the trove holds a spending power of about £100,000 (or $115,100). But the auctioneers expect the coins to sell for at least £250,000 (almost $290,000) next ...