Hidden trove of treasure worth over $340,000 found by hikers in Czech Republic

Two people hiking in the Czech Republic found a treasure trove worth over $340,000 while walking on the edge of an overgrown forest, according to the museum that took possession of the items. 

The Museum of East Bohemia said the hikers found gold coins, jewelry and tobacco bags. The found objects weighed about 15 pounds, the museum said on social media.  

The treasure was found in two containers in a man-made stone wall, the museum said. First, the hikers spotted an aluminum jar, which contained 598 gold coins, divided into columns and wrapped in black fabric. Local media reported the treasure was valued at 7.5 million Czech crowns, which is about $341,000.