16 Real Discoveries of Hidden Treasure

Neill Lynskey Published 15 hours ago in History

Hidden gold and treasure isn't just for pirates.

Archaeologists and metal detector enthusiasts have discovered hidden treasures and hoards of gold all throughout history and still do today.

Just in the past few years, a priceless statue was discovered in a dump in France, hoards of Roman coins dug up in England, and there's even a crater full of diamonds in Arkansas that still yields new, priceless treasures.

Scroll through and discover the most recently unearthed valuable pieces of history.

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1. Rainbow Cup Coin
A rare Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," was discovered in Germany in 2025, featuring a unique star and arch design.
2. Melsonby Hoard
A metal detectorist in North Yorkshire, England, discovered over 800 Iron Age artifacts in 2021, including chariot fittings and weapons.
3. Czech Gold Hoard
In 2025, hikers in the Czech Republic uncovered 598 gold coins and jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued at over $340,000.
4. Somló Hill Hoard
Archaeologists uncovered over 900 Bronze and Iron Age metal artifacts on a hill in Hungary in 2025, suggesting ritualistic practices.
5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard
In 2025, a massive hoard of Celtic coins was found on the island of Jersey, believed to have been hurriedly buried over 2,000 years ago.
6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard
In 2023, 1,368 Roman coins were unearthed in Worcestershire, England, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero.
7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
After a decade-long hunt, a chest filled with gold and jewels hidden by art dealer Forrest Fenn was discovered in Wyoming in 2020.
8. Eisleben Church Coins
Restoration workers in Germany found 816 gold coins hidden inside a church statue in 2022, likely concealed during the Thirty Years' War.
9. Saddle Ridge Hoard
A California couple found 1,427 gold coins from the 1800s buried in their yard in 2013, worth approximately $10 million.
10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
Between 2019 and 2024, several significant diamonds were found by visitors at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, including a 9.07 carat gem.
11. Thetford Forest Hoard
In 2025, jewelry found in Thetford Forest, UK, indicated the area remained Pagan until the fifth century.
12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid in the Judean Desert in 2025, along with scrolls, weapons, and coin hoards.
13. Venus Statuette in France
An 1,800-year-old Venus statuette was discovered in a Roman-era garbage dump in France in 2023.
14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland
In 2023, a significant Bronze Age treasure was found in Poland, offering insights into ancient metallurgy.
15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mosaic in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy
16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida
Mel Fisher of Florida spent decades searching for the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck off the southern coast of Florida, eventually finding the treasure worth over $450 million dollars.

1. Rainbow Cup Coin
A rare Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," was discovered in Germany in 2025, featuring a unique star and arch design.
2. Melsonby Hoard
A metal detectorist in North Yorkshire, England, discovered over 800 Iron Age artifacts in 2021, including chariot fittings and weapons.
3. Czech Gold Hoard
In 2025, hikers in the Czech Republic uncovered 598 gold coins and jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued at over $340,000.
4. Somló Hill Hoard
Archaeologists uncovered over 900 Bronze and Iron Age metal artifacts on a hill in Hungary in 2025, suggesting ritualistic practices.
5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard
In 2025, a massive hoard of Celtic coins was found on the island of Jersey, believed to have been hurriedly buried over 2,000 years ago.
6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard
In 2023, 1,368 Roman coins were unearthed in Worcestershire, England, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero.
7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
After a decade-long hunt, a chest filled with gold and jewels hidden by art dealer Forrest Fenn was discovered in Wyoming in 2020.
8. Eisleben Church Coins
Restoration workers in Germany found 816 gold coins hidden inside a church statue in 2022, likely concealed during the Thirty Years' War.
9. Saddle Ridge Hoard
A California couple found 1,427 gold coins from the 1800s buried in their yard in 2013, worth approximately $10 million.
10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
Between 2019 and 2024, several significant diamonds were found by visitors at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, including a 9.07 carat gem.
11. Thetford Forest Hoard
In 2025, jewelry found in Thetford Forest, UK, indicated the area remained Pagan until the fifth century.
12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid in the Judean Desert in 2025, along with scrolls, weapons, and coin hoards.
13. Venus Statuette in France
An 1,800-year-old Venus statuette was discovered in a Roman-era garbage dump in France in 2023.
14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland
In 2023, a significant Bronze Age treasure was found in Poland, offering insights into ancient metallurgy.
15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mosaic in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy
16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida
Mel Fisher of Florida spent decades searching for the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck off the southern coast of Florida, eventually finding the treasure worth over $450 million dollars.

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16 Real Discoveries of Hidden Treasure

1. Rainbow Cup Coin
A rare Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," was discovered in Germany in 2025, featuring a unique star and arch design.

2. Melsonby Hoard
A metal detectorist in North Yorkshire, England, discovered over 800 Iron Age artifacts in 2021, including chariot fittings and weapons.

3. Czech Gold Hoard
In 2025, hikers in the Czech Republic uncovered 598 gold coins and jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued at over $340,000.

4. Somló Hill Hoard
Archaeologists uncovered over 900 Bronze and Iron Age metal artifacts on a hill in Hungary in 2025, suggesting ritualistic practices.

5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard
In 2025, a massive hoard of Celtic coins was found on the island of Jersey, believed to have been hurriedly buried over 2,000 years ago.

6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard
In 2023, 1,368 Roman coins were unearthed in Worcestershire, England, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero.

7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
After a decade-long hunt, a chest filled with gold and jewels hidden by art dealer Forrest Fenn was discovered in Wyoming in 2020.

8. Eisleben Church Coins
Restoration workers in Germany found 816 gold coins hidden inside a church statue in 2022, likely concealed during the Thirty Years' War.

9. Saddle Ridge Hoard
A California couple found 1,427 gold coins from the 1800s buried in their yard in 2013, worth approximately $10 million.

10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
Between 2019 and 2024, several significant diamonds were found by visitors at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, including a 9.07 carat gem.

11. Thetford Forest Hoard
In 2025, jewelry found in Thetford Forest, UK, indicated the area remained Pagan until the fifth century.

12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid in the Judean Desert in 2025, along with scrolls, weapons, and coin hoards.

13. Venus Statuette in France
An 1,800-year-old Venus statuette was discovered in a Roman-era garbage dump in France in 2023.

14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland
In 2023, a significant Bronze Age treasure was found in Poland, offering insights into ancient metallurgy.

15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mosaic in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida
Mel Fisher of Florida spent decades searching for the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck off the southern coast of Florida, eventually finding the treasure worth over $450 million dollars.

1. Rainbow Cup Coin

2. Melsonby Hoard

3. Czech Gold Hoard

4. Somló Hill Hoard

5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard

6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard

7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure

8. Eisleben Church Coins

9. Saddle Ridge Hoard

10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas

11. Thetford Forest Hoard

12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel

13. Venus Statuette in France

14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland

15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery

16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida

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1. Rainbow Cup Coin A rare Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," was discovered in Germany in 2025, featuring a unique star and arch design.

2. Melsonby Hoard A metal detectorist in North Yorkshire, England, discovered over 800 Iron Age artifacts in 2021, including chariot fittings and weapons.

3. Czech Gold Hoard In 2025, hikers in the Czech Republic uncovered 598 gold coins and jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued at over $340,000.

4. Somló Hill Hoard Archaeologists uncovered over 900 Bronze and Iron Age metal artifacts on a hill in Hungary in 2025, suggesting ritualistic practices.

5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard In 2025, a massive hoard of Celtic coins was found on the island of Jersey, believed to have been hurriedly buried over 2,000 years ago.

6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard In 2023, 1,368 Roman coins were unearthed in Worcestershire, England, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero.

7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure After a decade-long hunt, a chest filled with gold and jewels hidden by art dealer Forrest Fenn was discovered in Wyoming in 2020.

8. Eisleben Church Coins Restoration workers in Germany found 816 gold coins hidden inside a church statue in 2022, likely concealed during the Thirty Years' War.

9. Saddle Ridge Hoard A California couple found 1,427 gold coins from the 1800s buried in their yard in 2013, worth approximately $10 million.

10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas Between 2019 and 2024, several significant diamonds were found by visitors at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, including a 9.07 carat gem.

11. Thetford Forest Hoard In 2025, jewelry found in Thetford Forest, UK, indicated the area remained Pagan until the fifth century.

12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid in the Judean Desert in 2025, along with scrolls, weapons, and coin hoards.

13. Venus Statuette in France An 1,800-year-old Venus statuette was discovered in a Roman-era garbage dump in France in 2023.

14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland In 2023, a significant Bronze Age treasure was found in Poland, offering insights into ancient metallurgy.

15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery In 2023, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mosaic in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida Mel Fisher of Florida spent decades searching for the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck off the southern coast of Florida, eventually finding the treasure worth over $450 million dollars.

1. Rainbow Cup Coin

2. Melsonby Hoard

3. Czech Gold Hoard

4. Somló Hill Hoard

5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard

6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard

7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure

8. Eisleben Church Coins

9. Saddle Ridge Hoard

10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas

11. Thetford Forest Hoard

12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel

13. Venus Statuette in France

14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland

15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery

16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida

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eBaum's Picks

1. Rainbow Cup Coin
A rare Celtic gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," was discovered in Germany in 2025, featuring a unique star and arch design.

2. Melsonby Hoard
A metal detectorist in North Yorkshire, England, discovered over 800 Iron Age artifacts in 2021, including chariot fittings and weapons.

3. Czech Gold Hoard
In 2025, hikers in the Czech Republic uncovered 598 gold coins and jewelry from the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued at over $340,000.

4. Somló Hill Hoard
Archaeologists uncovered over 900 Bronze and Iron Age metal artifacts on a hill in Hungary in 2025, suggesting ritualistic practices.

5. Jersey Iron Age Hoard
In 2025, a massive hoard of Celtic coins was found on the island of Jersey, believed to have been hurriedly buried over 2,000 years ago.

6. Worcestershire Conquest Hoard
In 2023, 1,368 Roman coins were unearthed in Worcestershire, England, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero.

7. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
After a decade-long hunt, a chest filled with gold and jewels hidden by art dealer Forrest Fenn was discovered in Wyoming in 2020.

8. Eisleben Church Coins
Restoration workers in Germany found 816 gold coins hidden inside a church statue in 2022, likely concealed during the Thirty Years' War.

9. Saddle Ridge Hoard
A California couple found 1,427 gold coins from the 1800s buried in their yard in 2013, worth approximately $10 million.

10. Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
Between 2019 and 2024, several significant diamonds were found by visitors at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, including a 9.07 carat gem.

11. Thetford Forest Hoard
In 2025, jewelry found in Thetford Forest, UK, indicated the area remained Pagan until the fifth century.

12. Hidden Pyramid in Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid in the Judean Desert in 2025, along with scrolls, weapons, and coin hoards.

13. Venus Statuette in France
An 1,800-year-old Venus statuette was discovered in a Roman-era garbage dump in France in 2023.

14. Bronze Age Treasure in Poland
In 2023, a significant Bronze Age treasure was found in Poland, offering insights into ancient metallurgy.

15. Pompeii Mosaic Discovery
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved mosaic in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

16. Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck of Florida
Mel Fisher of Florida spent decades searching for the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck off the southern coast of Florida, eventually finding the treasure worth over $450 million dollars.