Tommy G. Thompson either got royally screwed by the system, or he has epic-level self-discipline….

This Mike Maharrey article for Money Metals, recounts the saga of treasure hunter Tommy Thompson, who was released after more than a decade in prison tied to missing gold coins recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck.

The story explores whether his case is a “comedy” (if he secretly retained valuable coins) or a “tragedy” (if he truly lost them and served time unjustly).

It also highlights the massive historical and monetary significance of the recovered gold.

Source: A Comedy or a Tragedy? Treasure Hunter Freed from Prison