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What is the approximate average value of each coin in the Somerset hoard?
What is the approximate average value of each coin in the Somerset hoard?
- £16,640
- £1,664 (correct)
- £1,584
- £1,600
Besides the historical significance, what was a direct personal outcome for one of the detectorists after finding the treasure?
Besides the historical significance, what was a direct personal outcome for one of the detectorists after finding the treasure?
- A substantial promotion at work
- The chance to start a new business
- A mortgage-free house purchase (correct)
- A significant tax reduction
What is a critical step in the process after a potential treasure find is made in the UK?
What is a critical step in the process after a potential treasure find is made in the UK?
- An immediate valuation by local authorities
- A public auction to the highest bidder
- An examination by the British Museum (correct)
- A direct distribution to the detectorists
How does the size of the Somerset hoard compare to other reported treasure finds examined by the British Museum in a typical year?
How does the size of the Somerset hoard compare to other reported treasure finds examined by the British Museum in a typical year?
What best characterizes Adam's approach to metal detecting, based on the content provided?
What best characterizes Adam's approach to metal detecting, based on the content provided?
Flashcards
Treasure horde
Treasure horde
A collection of valuable items, especially coins or other objects of historical or monetary value, found hidden in the ground.
Treasure Valuation
Treasure Valuation
The evaluation of the historical and monetary worth of a discovered treasure.
Treasure Determination
Treasure Determination
The process of examining a discovered artifact to determine if it has historical significance and meets the criteria to be declared treasure.
Norman Conquest Era
Norman Conquest Era
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Metal Detectorist
Metal Detectorist
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Study Notes
Coin Discovery and Value
- A group of metal detectorists discovered over 2,000 silver pennies in Somerset, England.
- The coins date back to the Norman Conquest, making them a significant historical find.
- The find is considered the highest valued treasure horde ever discovered in the United Kingdom.
- The hoard consists of 2,584 coins.
- The discovery was made in 2019, but it took nearly 6 years for the official valuation.
- The treasure was valued at £4.3 million.
- The money was split between the seven friends who found the treasure and the landowner.
- One of the friends was able to purchase a mortgage-free house with their share of the treasure.
Treasure Process and Significance
- All significant finds, like this one, must be examined by the British Museum to determine if they are treasure.
- Every year, around 14,000 finds are brought to the museum, with approximately 1,500 being declared as treasure.
- This hoard contained a significantly high number of coins from the reign of Harold II and William the First, more than any previous discovery.
- The coins will be returned to Somerset, alongside Adam, one of the detectorists who found them.
Treasure Hunting
- Adam, one of the detectorists, continues to search for treasure.
- He expresses excitement and curiosity about every potential find, even ordinary objects.
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Description
Explore the remarkable story of a treasure horde discovered by metal detectorists in Somerset, England. Dating back to the Norman Conquest, this hoard of over 2,500 silver pennies is valued at £4.3 million, highlighting the importance of archaeological finds. Discover how the British Museum plays a role in the evaluation of such significant treasures.
