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In what year did Adam Staples and his friends discover the Chew Valley Hoard?
In what year did Adam Staples and his friends discover the Chew Valley Hoard?
- 1068
- 2019 (correct)
- 1066
- 2024
What historical event does the Chew Valley Hoard directly relate to?
What historical event does the Chew Valley Hoard directly relate to?
- The Norman Conquest (correct)
- The Viking Invasions
- The War of the Roses
- The Roman Invasion of Britain
Which of the following is NOT a detail about the distribution of the money from the sale of the Chew Valley Hoard?
Which of the following is NOT a detail about the distribution of the money from the sale of the Chew Valley Hoard?
- Each of the finders took home approximately $400,000.
- The South West Heritage Trust received half of the money. (correct)
- Adam Staples and his friends received half of the money.
- The owner of the land where the coins were found received half the money.
What was the estimated value of the Chew Valley Hoard in terms of goods during the time it was buried?
What was the estimated value of the Chew Valley Hoard in terms of goods during the time it was buried?
Why were some of the silver coins in the Chew Valley Hoard cut in half?
Why were some of the silver coins in the Chew Valley Hoard cut in half?
Which museum will permanently house the Chew Valley Hoard after its tour?
Which museum will permanently house the Chew Valley Hoard after its tour?
Based on Amal Khreisheh's statement, what event likely triggered the burial of the Chew Valley Hoard?
Based on Amal Khreisheh's statement, what event likely triggered the burial of the Chew Valley Hoard?
The discovery and valuation of the Chew Valley Hoard highlight which economic practice common in 11th-century England?
The discovery and valuation of the Chew Valley Hoard highlight which economic practice common in 11th-century England?
Consider that King Harold's image appeared on roughly half the coins and William I's on the other; what inference can be made about the production and burying of the Chew Valley Hoard relative to the Norman Conquest?
Consider that King Harold's image appeared on roughly half the coins and William I's on the other; what inference can be made about the production and burying of the Chew Valley Hoard relative to the Norman Conquest?
If the value of the Chew Valley Hoard is accurately estimated at 500 sheep, and a single silver penny could also purchase approximately 0.2 sheep, approximately how many pennies would an average large estate owner need to possess to equal their annual income, using the hoard's total value as a benchmark?
If the value of the Chew Valley Hoard is accurately estimated at 500 sheep, and a single silver penny could also purchase approximately 0.2 sheep, approximately how many pennies would an average large estate owner need to possess to equal their annual income, using the hoard's total value as a benchmark?
Approximately how many individual items are assessed by the British Museum annually?
Approximately how many individual items are assessed by the British Museum annually?
What is the primary material composing the Chew Valley Hoard?
What is the primary material composing the Chew Valley Hoard?
Besides the metal detectorists, who else is legally entitled to a share of the proceeds from the Chew Valley Hoard?
Besides the metal detectorists, who else is legally entitled to a share of the proceeds from the Chew Valley Hoard?
Which historical period is most closely associated with the coins found in the Chew Valley Hoard?
Which historical period is most closely associated with the coins found in the Chew Valley Hoard?
What is the eventual destination planned for the Chew Valley Hoard after its evaluation and tour?
What is the eventual destination planned for the Chew Valley Hoard after its evaluation and tour?
Which of the following statements best describes the distribution of coin types within the Chew Valley Hoard relative to previous discoveries?
Which of the following statements best describes the distribution of coin types within the Chew Valley Hoard relative to previous discoveries?
Assuming the reported value of the Chew Valley Hoard is accurate, what distinguishes this find from other treasure hoards discovered in the UK?
Assuming the reported value of the Chew Valley Hoard is accurate, what distinguishes this find from other treasure hoards discovered in the UK?
How does the discovery of the Chew Valley Hoard contribute to numismatic understanding of 11th-century England?
How does the discovery of the Chew Valley Hoard contribute to numismatic understanding of 11th-century England?
Given the large number of coins from both Harold II and William I found within the hoard, what immediate conclusion can be drawn regarding the circumstances of its burial?
Given the large number of coins from both Harold II and William I found within the hoard, what immediate conclusion can be drawn regarding the circumstances of its burial?
If the distribution of Harold II and William I coins in the hoard accurately reflects the ratio of their currency in circulation at the time of burial, and assuming a constant rate of coin production, what inference can be made about the relative lengths of their reigns, based solely on the provided information?
If the distribution of Harold II and William I coins in the hoard accurately reflects the ratio of their currency in circulation at the time of burial, and assuming a constant rate of coin production, what inference can be made about the relative lengths of their reigns, based solely on the provided information?
Flashcards
Chew Valley Hoard
Chew Valley Hoard
A collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the 11th century, discovered in Chew Valley, Somerset, England.
King Harold II
King Harold II
The last Anglo-Saxon king of England, who died in 1066 during the Norman Conquest.
William I (William the Conqueror)
William I (William the Conqueror)
The king who defeated Harold II in 1066 and ruled England until 1087.
Cut Coins
Cut Coins
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Norman Conquest
Norman Conquest
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Silver Pennies
Silver Pennies
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British Museum's Role
British Museum's Role
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High Value Treasure Hoard
High Value Treasure Hoard
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£4.3 Million Value
£4.3 Million Value
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Treasure Proceeds Split
Treasure Proceeds Split
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Declared Treasure
Declared Treasure
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Study Notes
- In January 2019, Adam Staples and his friends discovered a trove of silver coins in Chew Valley, Somerset, England, while testing a metal detector.
- This group of metal detectorists discovered over 2,000 silver pennies in Somerset.
- The discovery, known as the Chew Valley Hoard, includes 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the 11th century.
- On October 23, 2024, the South West Heritage Trust acquired the coins for $5.5 million, marking it as Britain’s most valuable treasure find.
- This is considered the highest value treasure horde ever found in the UK.
- The treasure is valued at £4.3 million.
- Staples and his friends will receive half of the $5.5 million, splitting approximately $2.8 million, while the landowner will receive the remaining $2.8 million.
- The money will be split between the seven friends who found it and the landowner.
- Finds like this have to go through the British Museum to decide whether or not they are treasure.
- On average, around 14,000 finds come through the British Museum, with about 1,500 declared as treasure.
Historical Significance
- The coins date from 1066 to 1068 and were minted at 46 different locations in England.
- The coins date back to the time of the Norman Conquest.
- The coins reflect the Norman Conquest of 1066, with some bearing the image of King Harold II and others featuring William I.
- King Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king, died in 1066, with William I ruling England until 1087.
- The coins were likely buried for safekeeping amid rebellions against William in 1068 and attacks by Harold's sons.
- Amal Khreisheh, curator of archeology at South West Heritage, suggests the coins were hidden due to historical unrest.
- The hoard contains twice as many coins of Harold II and nearly five times as many William the First coins than have ever previously been found.
Details
- Some coins are cut in half, a practice used to create smaller denominations of money.
- Gareth Williams, a curator at the British Museum, estimates the hoard's worth at about 500 sheep or the annual income of a large estate.
Display
- The Chew Valley Hoard will tour UK museums, starting with the British Museum in London in November 2024.
- The coins will be permanently housed at the South West Museum of Somerset.
- The coins will end up back in Somerset.
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