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A police officer stands by a stolen 2,500-year-old Coțofenești helmet in Assen, 2 April, 2026

Video. Priceless golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum found

Updated: 02/04/2026 - 19:53 GMT+2

The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands.

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