Isbn: 9798315984177 - the traveller’s treasure: the $100 million coin collection that survived war: the untold story of history, passion, and numismatic legacy (12 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Buried for decades. Worth over $100 million. This is the true story of a coin collection that defied war, time, and history itself.In the late 1930s, with the world on the brink of war, a mysterious European collector took an extraordinary step-he buried his entire coin collection in aluminum boxes to protect it from the looming Nazi invasion. That collection, hidden underground for over 50 years, is now recognized as one of the most valuable and historically significant in the world.The Traveller's Treasure uncovers the breathtaking story behind this once-in-a-lifetime numismatic discovery. From the collector's travels across Europe and the Americas during the aftermath of the 1929 Wall Street crash, to the astonishing moment the collection was unearthed in the 1990s, this book traces a journey of passion, preservation, and legacy.Inside, you'll explore: The emotional and historical stakes behind hiding a $100 million treasureThe rarest and most remarkable coins, including a 1629 100 Ducats gold piece and an ancient Athens stater from 296 BCThe secret held by the collector's widow for half a centuryThe meticulous preservation that left experts stunnedHow a series of landmark auctions is now rewriting numismatic historyWhether you're a seasoned collector, a history lover, or simply fascinated by hidden treasures, The Traveller's Treasure is a captivating story about resilience, memory, and the enduring value of the past. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Buried for decades. Worth over $100 million. This is the true story of a coin collection that defied war, time, and history itself.In the late 1930s, with the world on the brink of war, a mysterious European collector took an extraordinary step-he buried his entire coin collection in aluminum boxes to protect it from the looming Nazi invasion. That collection, hidden underground for over 50 years, is now recognized as one of the most valuable and historically significant in the world.The Traveller's Treasure uncovers the breathtaking story behind this once-in-a-lifetime numismatic discovery. From the collector's travels across Europe and the Americas during the aftermath of the 1929 Wall Street crash, to the astonishing moment the collection was unearthed in the 1990s, this book traces a journey of passion, preservation, and legacy.Inside, you'll explore: The emotional and historical stakes behind hiding a $100 million treasureThe rarest and most remarkable coins, including a 1629 100 Ducats gold piece and an ancient Athens stater from 296 BCThe secret held by the collector's widow for half a centuryThe meticulous preservation that left experts stunnedHow a series of landmark auctions is now rewriting numismatic historyWhether you're a seasoned collector, a history lover, or simply fascinated by hidden treasures, The Traveller's Treasure is a captivating story about resilience, memory, and the enduring value of the past. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…