Old V.O.C Sword found in Aceh Indonesia...

HangPC2 · 15th November 2013, 03:26 AM

On Tuesday, an ancient Gold Coins found in Banda Acheh, Indonesia. A chest containing hundreds of Acheh gold coins dating back to an ancient Aceh kingdom were found by an oyster gatherer when they're looking for oysters in a swampy area in Gampong Pande village, Banda Aceh. The gold coin chest was discovered near an ancient cemetery destroyed by the 2004 tsunami.

The oyster gatherer who found the coins was unaware that the chest was filled with gold coins. Hundreds of gold coins spilled out when she broke the chest. When the news about ancient gold coins found at the Gampong Pande village, hundreds of people from around the place were quickly on the scene, they came with tools to search for gold coins on the riverbed and swamp near the ancient tombs.

Several gold traders and coins trader were also at the site buying the coins from the residents. For small gold coins they were buying it for IDR350,000 and IDR800,000 for the larger gold coins.

The Gampong Pande village was the location of the first Islamic kingdom of Aceh; Aceh Darussalam kingdom. From the 13th to the 17th century, Gampong Pande village evolved into an industrial area, becoming a center producing various goods, including gold coins, thus its name. Gampong Pande literally means “ village of the expert or master craftsman ”.

David · 15th November 2013, 04:09 AM

I'm sorry, your story is about gold coins, but your pictures are of swords. I am afraid i don't quite understand the purpose of this thread.

M ELEY · 15th November 2013, 06:35 AM

These swords...they look familiar. Could it be??
Shaver Cool!!!
Hey, Jim, are you out there? LOL!

Horsa · 15th November 2013, 07:38 AM

Kool story!

I wonder how many of the coins have been melted down by now. Their numismatic value would far exceed the gold content.

15th November 2013, 03:26 AM	#1
HangPC2 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 64	Old V.O.C Sword found in Aceh Indonesia... On Tuesday, an ancient Gold Coins found in Banda Acheh, Indonesia. A chest containing hundreds of Acheh gold coins dating back to an ancient Aceh kingdom were found by an oyster gatherer when they're looking for oysters in a swampy area in Gampong Pande village, Banda Aceh. The gold coin chest was discovered near an ancient cemetery destroyed by the 2004 tsunami. The oyster gatherer who found the coins was unaware that the chest was filled with gold coins. Hundreds of gold coins spilled out when she broke the chest. When the news about ancient gold coins found at the Gampong Pande village, hundreds of people from around the place were quickly on the scene, they came with tools to search for gold coins on the riverbed and swamp near the ancient tombs. Several gold traders and coins trader were also at the site buying the coins from the residents. For small gold coins they were buying it for IDR350,000 and IDR800,000 for the larger gold coins. The Gampong Pande village was the location of the first Islamic kingdom of Aceh; Aceh Darussalam kingdom. From the 13th to the 17th century, Gampong Pande village evolved into an industrial area, becoming a center producing various goods, including gold coins, thus its name. Gampong Pande literally means “ village of the expert or master craftsman ”. Last edited by HangPC2; 15th November 2013 at 03:43 AM.

15th November 2013, 04:09 AM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,119	I'm sorry, your story is about gold coins, but your pictures are of swords. I am afraid i don't quite understand the purpose of this thread.

15th November 2013, 06:35 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,093	These swords...they look familiar. Could it be?? Shaver Cool!!! Hey, Jim, are you out there? LOL!

15th November 2013, 07:38 AM	#4
Horsa Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 12	Kool story! I wonder how many of the coins have been melted down by now. Their numismatic value would far exceed the gold content.