Środa treasure

Środa treasure

Środa treasure (Polish: Skarb średzki) is a treasure mostly kept in Regional Museum in Środa Śląska, Poland. It was one of most valuable archeological finds in 20th century, found in 1985 during renovation works in Środa Śląska.

Most valuable elements of the treasure include:

* a golden woman's crown, which probably belonged to Blanche of Valois, one of the wives of the emperor Charles IV
* two golden pendants, dating to the 12th century
* two golden pendants, dating to the 13th century
* a medieval golden clasp decorated with precious stones
* a ring with heads of dragons
* a ring with sapphire
* a ring with moon and star
* 39 golden coins
* 2924 silver coins

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