The Treasury of Croesus
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The Treasury of Croesus is a comic story made by Don Rosa
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foils what Donald Duck
calls "Magica De Spell
's most bizarre and complex scheme yet". Donald says none of them will be satisfied until becoming so rich as Croesus
. Scrooge says he's already richer than Croesus once was (actually the doubt about who's the richest man on history remains a doubt around all the story). Huey, Dewey and Louie
tell them about an exposition at Duckburg museum
about Croesus, much to Donald's surprise, as he didn't know Croesus really existed. This visit leads our heroes to search for his treasure, as Scrooge himself did 50 years ago. They find the treasure but all Scrooge keeps is his first coin. Upon learning that a witch named Circe
wanted the first coin minted by Croesus for the same reason Magica wants the Number One Dime, Scrooge finds a way to turn this tragedy in a triumph: he gave the coin to Magica. If the spell worked, she would no longer try to steal the Number One Dime. Because it didn't, much to Donald's relief as she tested the amulet on him, Scrooge is now sure he is richer than Croesus once was.
Don Rosa
Keno Don Hugo Rosa, known simply as Don Rosa, is an American comic book writer and illustrator known for his stories about Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck and other characters created by Carl Barks for Disney comics, such as The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck.-Early life:Don Rosa's grandfather,...
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Scrooge McDuckScrooge McDuck
Scrooge McDuck is a cartoon character created in 1947 by Carl Barks and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Scrooge is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pince-nez glasses, and spats...
foils what Donald Duck
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
calls "Magica De Spell
Magica De Spell
Magica De Spell is a fictional character of the Scrooge McDuck universe, a sorceress created by Carl Barks. She constantly steals or attempts to steal Scrooge McDuck's Number One Dime, which she believes will play a vital role in magically obtaining the same fabulous wealth of its...
's most bizarre and complex scheme yet". Donald says none of them will be satisfied until becoming so rich as Croesus
Croesus
Croesus was the king of Lydia from 560 to 547 BC until his defeat by the Persians. The fall of Croesus made a profound impact on the Hellenes, providing a fixed point in their calendar. "By the fifth century at least," J.A.S...
. Scrooge says he's already richer than Croesus once was (actually the doubt about who's the richest man on history remains a doubt around all the story). Huey, Dewey and Louie
Huey, Dewey and Louie
Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck are a trio of fictional, anthropomorphic ducks who appear in animated cartoons and comic books published by the Walt Disney Company. Identical triplets, the three are Donald Duck's nephews. Huey, Dewey, and Louie were created by Ted Osborne and Al Taliaferro, and first...
tell them about an exposition at Duckburg museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
about Croesus, much to Donald's surprise, as he didn't know Croesus really existed. This visit leads our heroes to search for his treasure, as Scrooge himself did 50 years ago. They find the treasure but all Scrooge keeps is his first coin. Upon learning that a witch named Circe
Circe
In Greek mythology, Circe is a minor goddess of magic , described in Homer's Odyssey as "The loveliest of all immortals", living on the island of Aeaea, famous for her part in the adventures of Odysseus.By most accounts, Circe was the daughter of Helios, the god of the sun, and Perse, an Oceanid...
wanted the first coin minted by Croesus for the same reason Magica wants the Number One Dime, Scrooge finds a way to turn this tragedy in a triumph: he gave the coin to Magica. If the spell worked, she would no longer try to steal the Number One Dime. Because it didn't, much to Donald's relief as she tested the amulet on him, Scrooge is now sure he is richer than Croesus once was.