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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Salma Ouaguira

Norman coin hoard becomes England’s most valuable treasure find after being sold for record-breaking sum

The 11th-century coin trove is known as the Chew Valley Hoard - (British Museum/PA Wire)

A group of metal detectorists uncovered an extraordinary hoard of 2,584 ancient coins in a Somerset field valued at £4.3million.

The 11th-century coin trove, known as the Chew Valley Hoard, is now England’s most valuable treasure find, revealing new information about the historical transition following the Norman Conquest.

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