‘It’s amazing’: stolen 2,500-year-old Romanian gold helmet has been found
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A 2,500-year-old Romanian gold helmet, the Helmet of Coțofenești, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, has been recovered. The theft involved a gang using firework bombs to break into the museum and steal the helmet along with three gold bracelets. The recovery was confirmed by Dutch art detective Arthur Brand, who described it as "amazing" news. The theft sparked outrage in Romania, where the artifacts are considered national treasures, and prompted the Dutch government to allocate €5.7m for a potential payout. Prosecutors are expected to make an official announcement regarding the helmet's recovery.
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AI-ExtractedThe Dutch government had set aside €5.7m for a potential payout after the theft.
The robbers used firework bombs to break into the museum.
The artefact was taken in January 2025 from the Drents Museum.
The Helmet of Coțofenești had been found.
A 2,500-year-old Romanian gold helmet stolen last year in the Netherlands has been recovered.
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