to gain entry and steal several ancient gold artifacts of significant value. The ‘gold heist’ included the theft of the beloved Romanian golden helmet of Coțofenești, which dates from around ...
The ancient helmet is revered as one of Romania’s national treasures, which experts believe will make it impossible to find a buyer, meaning the crooks will only make money off the gold it is ...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The prize in this art heist is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that ...
An "exceptionally rare" Roman-era helmet was found in Denmark, along with a significant hoard of weapons. They were found strategically placed within the postholes of two ancient houses at Losning ...
Gold stands at about 85,000 euros ($89,000) per kilo and the helmet is estimated to weigh slightly less than that. “It is not only about the gold. It is about the cultural heritage,” Tupan said.