Trove of ancient silver coins unearthed by metal detectorists sells for $5.6 million

Adam Staples and his friends found a hoard of over 2,500 silver coins in a farmer’s field in England, valued at $5.6 million. The coins date back almost 1,000 years and shed light on the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England. The hoard includes coins from the time of William the Conqueror and Harold II, showing the transition of power. The find is considered one of the most significant in recent years and will help deepen understanding of England’s history. Staples and his friends split half of the value with the landowner, using the money to buy a house and continue their metal-detecting hobby.