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What historical period do the discovered silver pennies primarily originate from?
What historical period do the discovered silver pennies primarily originate from?
- The Norman Conquest (correct)
- The Roman Empire
- The Viking Age
- The Tudor Dynasty
Which institution plays a key role in assessing whether discovered artifacts qualify as treasure in the UK?
Which institution plays a key role in assessing whether discovered artifacts qualify as treasure in the UK?
- The Royal Mint
- The Tower of London
- The British Museum (correct)
- The National Archives
How is the financial reward from the discovered treasure typically distributed?
How is the financial reward from the discovered treasure typically distributed?
- It is donated to a national heritage fund.
- It is divided equally among all residents of Somerset.
- It is split between the finders and the landowner. (correct)
- It is awarded to the British Museum for conservation efforts.
Approximately how many finds are assessed annually to determine if they qualify as treasure?
Approximately how many finds are assessed annually to determine if they qualify as treasure?
What significant impact did the treasure find have on one of the individuals involved?
What significant impact did the treasure find have on one of the individuals involved?
Compared to previous discoveries, what is notable about the number of Harold II coins found in this hoard?
Compared to previous discoveries, what is notable about the number of Harold II coins found in this hoard?
What is the estimated monetary value of the discovered Somerset hoard?
What is the estimated monetary value of the discovered Somerset hoard?
What will be the final destination of the discovered coins?
What will be the final destination of the discovered coins?
How does the number of William the First coins in this hoard compare to previous discoveries?
How does the number of William the First coins in this hoard compare to previous discoveries?
In what year was the hoard of silver pennies discovered in Somerset?
In what year was the hoard of silver pennies discovered in Somerset?
Flashcards
Somerset Silver Penny Hoard
Somerset Silver Penny Hoard
Metal detectorists found over 2,000 silver pennies.
Age of the Coins
Age of the Coins
Coins dating back to the Norman Conquest.
Value of Hoard
Value of Hoard
Considered the highest value treasure ever found in the UK.
Discovery Date
Discovery Date
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Treasure Valuation
Treasure Valuation
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Division of Treasure
Division of Treasure
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British Museum's Role
British Museum's Role
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Harold II Coins
Harold II Coins
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William the First Coins
William the First Coins
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Return of Coins
Return of Coins
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Study Notes
- A group of metal detectorists discovered over 2,000 silver pennies in Somerset
- The coins date back to the time of the Norman Conquest
- This hoard is considered the highest value treasure ever found in the UK
- The discovery of 2,584 coins occurred in 2019
- The treasure is valued at £4.3 million
- The money will be split between the seven friends who found it and the landowner
- One of the finders was able to buy a house mortgage-free with his share
- Finds like this one must go through the British Museum to determine if they qualify as treasure
- Approximately 14,000 finds are reviewed, with about 1,500 declared as treasure on average
- The hoard contains twice as many coins of Harold II than previously found
- It also contains nearly five times as many William the First coins than previously discovered
- The coins will be returned to Somerset
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