Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library
Summary
A manuscript thought to be an unofficial copy of the Magna Carta has been identified as a genuine version by UK academics. Harvard Law School bought it for $27.50 in 1946, not knowing its true value. Experts now believe it is an original from 1300 and could be worth millions.Key Facts
- A manuscript once considered a copy of the Magna Carta is now identified as authentic.
- UK academics confirmed its authenticity as a rare original from the year 1300.
- Harvard Law School bought the document for $27.50 in 1946.
- The document was kept in the library without knowledge of its true worth.
- Experts now believe the manuscript could be valued at millions of dollars.
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