An Astonishing Trove of Coins Dating to the Norman Conquest Just Became the Most Valuable Treasure Ever Found in Britain
The so-called Chew Valley Hoard, which just sold for a record $5.6 million, includes 2,584 coins featuring the likenesses of Harold II, William the Conqueror and Edward the Confessor
How 7 Friends Testing a Metal Detector Made Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure Find
The group huddled together in the farmer’s field, staring at the dozen or so medieval silver coins. They had found one, then two, and a third — Adam Staples knew, then, this was something special. Mr.
Norman coins bought for over $5 million in Britain's most valuable treasure find
A hoard of 2,584 silver pennies from the time of the Norman Conquest has been bought in the U nited K ingdom for more than $5 million — making it the country's highest-value discovery ever made by treasure hunters.
Seven Friends Went Searching for Lost Metal—And Found the Most Valuable Treasure in Britain
Seven treasure hunters discovered 2,584 silver coins dating from 1066 to 1068 in a southwest England field. Britain’s Treasure Act 1996 came into play, ensuring that museums had first dibs on purchasing the historic hoard.
'Unprecedented' Norman coin hoard bought by UK trust for over €5 million
A remarkable collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the Norman Conquest has been acquired for £4.3 million (around €5.16 million), setting a record as the most valuable treasure ever discovered in the UK.
Massive Hoard of Silver Pennies From Norman Conquest Valued at $5.6M
A massive hoard of 1,000-year-old silver pennies found by a group of people learning how to use metal detectors in 2019 were recently valued at $5.6 million (£4.3 million), making it the highest valued treasure in England.
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The Silver Dollar Coin That's Worth A Ton Of Money
The U.S. silver dollar dates back to the 18th century, 1794 to be exact. And this coin, of which 1,758 were minted, was never ...
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Ancient Coin Hoard Unearthed by Metal Detectorists Valued at an Epic $5.5 Million
The coins, produced around the time of the Norman Conquest of England, have an estimated value of more than $5.5 million.
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Change on the Horizon for Coin Markets
It is challenging to determine just how actively collectors are seeking gold coins. Physical demand for gold across critical ...
Four rare coins worth eye-watering fortune – with one selling for huge £10,000
One coin expert shared his knowledge on TikTok and explained how you can sell coins for more than their face value, with four ...
Old rare coins worth mega fortune – with one unique gem selling for £10,000
Some rare coins can sell for a few hundreds, if not thousands, and the latest series of old pieces are seriously valuable.
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Where Are All These Multi-Million Dollar Coins?
Anyone can post any price they want to ask, but that doesn’t mean someone else will be willing to pay for it. Check with an ...
Man discovers rare coin after 20 years of searching field – and he's gobsmacked by value
Paul Capewell, 59, was about to give up on his latest treasure hunt in Little Grandsen, Cambs, when he found the ancient ...
Man finds rare coin in field after 20 years of searching – and it's worth eye-watering sum
Paul Capewell, 59, was heading back to his car after another session on land in Little Grandsen, Cambs., when he heard the ...
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Could a rare two euro coin make you 2,000 euros?
A two euro coin could be worth 2,000 euros if you happen to have it lying down a sofa or behind a cupboard in your home.
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Brethren Disaster Relief Auction raises nearly $400k for disaster victims
The annual Brethren Disaster Relief Auction announced its total income from its auction on September 27 and 28. According to ...
950-year-old coins unearthed by treasure hunters are U.K.’s highest-value find
The coins, which date from 1066 to 1068, were found in the Chew Valley in England. They were purchased by the South West ...