Pile of silver coins sold for 7.7 billion… The discoverer gets half
“I feel like I won the lottery… “I will continue my treasure hunting hobby.”
2,584 silver coins discovered after being buried in southwestern England for nearly 1,000 years were sold for 4.3 million pounds (about 7.7 billion won). The amateur treasure hunters who discovered it got half of it, or 2.15 million pounds (3.8 billion won).
The BBC reported on the 22nd (local time) that the South West Heritage Trust, a charity that runs the museum, purchased 2,584 silver coins from the Norman Dynasty for 4.3 million pounds with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
According to reports, the silver coins discovered were minted between 1066 and 1068. This silver coin was discovered by amateur detective Adam Staples and six colleagues.
The BBC described it as the most expensive treasure unearthed in Britain. These silver coins will be displayed at the British Museum in England from the 26th of next month, and will then be permanently stored at the Somerset Museum in Taunton.
A British Museum official said, “It is one of the most surprising discoveries of recent years. This coin will also help improve our understanding of William, Duke of Normandy’s conquest of England in 1066, an important event in British history.”
According to current law, compensation for treasure is divided equally between the owner of the land where the silver coin was found and the discoverer. The seven treasure hunters who discovered the silver coins agreed to share 2.15 million pounds (3.8 billion won), half of the selling price.
In an interview with a media outlet, Staples said, “This was the biggest discovery I have made in 30 years of investigating the fields and furrows of England as an amateur detective. I felt like I had won the lottery.” “I plan to continue my hobby of treasure hunting,” he said.
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