Chew Valley Hoard Insights

A collection of ancient coins found in Chew Valley, England.

Coins that were cut in half to create smaller denominations.

A curator from the British Museum who estimates the hoard's value.

Estimated worth of the Chew Valley Hoard is about 500 sheep or a large estate's income.

The hoard will start at the British Museum and then move to South West Museum of Somerset.

A device used to locate buried metal objects, often used in treasure hunting.

An auctioneer who recognized the significance of the Chew Valley Hoard.

The Chew Valley Hoard was purchased for $5.5 million, making it Britain's most valuable treasure find.

The 2,584 coins in the Chew Valley Hoard, dated back to the 11th century, made of silver.

A collection of coins hidden or buried for safekeeping, dating from 1066 to 1068.

The invasion and conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, resulting in the fall of King Harold II.

The last Anglo-Saxon king of England who was defeated in 1066.

Also known as William the Conqueror, he ruled England from 1066 until 1087.

46 different places in England where coins from the hoard were produced after the Norman Conquest.

A rebellion that occurred in Exeter in 1068.

The sons of King Harold who were exiled in Ireland.

The river along which Harold's sons attacked.

Curator of archeology at South West Heritage.

A secret plan or goal that influences actions.