Środa treasure

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The golden crown of the Środa treasure
The golden crown of the Środa treasure

Środa treasure (pol. Skarb średzki) - One of most valuable archeological finds in 20th century. It was found in 1985 during renovation works in Środa Śląska. The main part of the treasure is now in Regional Museum in Środa Śląska.

Most valuable elements of the treasure are:

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


Regional Museum in Środa Śląska where the Środa treasure is located
Regional Museum in Środa Śląska where the Środa treasure is located
Florin from Środa treasure
Florin from Środa treasure