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Most Valuable Coin Finds by Metal Detectorists in the UK
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The Staffordshire Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgThis Anglo-Saxon treasure is simply breathtaking! Discovered in 2009, it's the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork ever found, valued at over £3.2 million. While not all coins, it includes many coin-like pieces and offers unparalleled insight into early medieval England. - 2
The Chew Valley Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgWhat an amazing story! Seven detectorists found this hoard of 2,584 silver pennies from the Norman Conquest era (1066-1068). It sold for a staggering £4.3 million in 2024, making it the highest value treasure find ever in the UK! - 3
The Hoxne Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgTalk about hitting the jackpot! This incredible collection, found in Suffolk in 1992, is the largest hoard of late Roman gold and silver discovered in Britain. It contained nearly 15,000 coins along with beautiful jewellery and tableware, valued at about £3.77 million in today's money. - 4
The Lenborough Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgImagine finding over 5,000 Anglo-Saxon silver pennies! Unearthed in Buckinghamshire in 2014, this hoard includes coins of kings like Ethelred the Unready and Cnut the Great, preserved beautifully in a lead container and valued at £1.35 million. - 5
The Watlington Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgThis 9th-century Viking treasure from Oxfordshire, found in 2015, is a numismatist's dream! It comprised nearly 200 coins, including rare 'two-emperor' coins depicting Alfred the Great and King Ceolwulf II, alongside silver ingots and jewellery, valued at £1.35 million. - 6
The Frome Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgAn astonishing 52,503 Roman coins in one pot! Discovered in Somerset in 2010, this hoard is one of the largest Roman coin finds in Britain and includes the biggest collection of coins from Emperor Carausius. It was valued at £320,250. - 7
The Shapwick Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgAnother fantastic Roman discovery from Somerset! Found in 1998, this hoard contained 9,262 coins, dating from 31 BC to 224 AD, including some rare denarii that hadn't been seen in Britain before. It was valued at £265,000. - 8
The Winchester Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgThis Iron Age gold hoard, found in 2000, consists of exquisite jewellery like torcs and brooches, not just coins. The craftsmanship is astounding, showing Roman technology before the conquest, and it was valued at £350,000. - 9
The Wickham Market Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgA stunning collection of 840 Iron Age gold staters from Suffolk, discovered in 2008. These coins, dating from 40 BC to 15 AD, provide crucial insights into pre-Roman British coinage and were acquired by Ipswich Museum for £316,000. - 10
The Hambleden Hoard
bbc.comWhat an exciting find from Buckinghamshire in 2019! This hoard of 627 medieval coins, including 12 incredibly rare gold 'nobles' from the reign of Edward III, was valued at around £150,000. - 11
The Baddow Hoard
museumofchelmsford.co.ukTalk about ancient! Found in Essex in 2020, this hoard comprises 933 mostly gold coins, some dating back over 2,100 years, from before the Roman conquest. It's a significant glimpse into early British history.
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