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Customer Finds Medieval-Age Medallion and Rings on Sale for $30 at a BC Thrift Store

Customer Finds Medieval-Age Medallion and Rings on Sale for $30 at a BC Thrift Store
Two medallions and 11 rings found in a B.C. thrift store are believed to originate from medieval times. Courtesy of Simon Fraser University/ Shutterstock/ bluestork
Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
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The price tag on the motley of thrift store trinkets was only $30.

A tidy collection of 11 antique rings and two intricately decorated old medallions was found by a customer at the Thrifty Boutique, owned by the Chilliwack Hospice Society in British Columbia. It’s unclear who donated them, but the customer, who has a background in archeology, saw hidden value in the items and informed the store’s volunteer staff that the stash’s significance could be grossly underexaggerated.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.