History·8 May 2026·4 min read
The Gold Hen and Chicks — the Pietroasele treasure
One of the most famous gold treasures found on Romanian soil, over 1,600 years old.
Discovered in 1837 at Pietroasele, the treasure known as the "Gold Hen with Chicks" included gold pieces of astonishing craftsmanship, from the age of migrations (4th–5th centuries).
Stolen, recovered, a symbol
Over time it was stolen, mutilated and recovered repeatedly. Today it is one of the treasures of the National Museum. Like the Koson coins, its true value is as testimony to the craftsmanship and history of these lands.
