How Much are the World’s Most Famous Statues Really Worth?
(via Popular Mechanics) With 31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel, the scrap value of the Statue of Liberty comes in at $227,610, far below two of the most expensive statues in the world. But that’s what happens when you use millions worth of gold and bronze. Here’s how some of the world’s other famous statues fair, via 911 Metallurgist:





