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Follow: History uncovered See your latest updates The hoard of coins was valued at more than $5 million. The hoard of coins was valued at more than $5 million. The British Museum Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. London CNN -- A hoard of Norman-era silver coins unearthed five years ago in southwestern England has become Britain's most valuable treasure find ever, after it was bought for PS4.3 million ($5.6 million) by a local heritage trust. For the group of seven metal detectorists who discovered the 2,584 silver pennies in the Chew Valley area, about 11 miles south of the city of Bristol, it marks a lucrative windfall since they will pocket half that sum. The landowner on whose property the coins were found will receive the other half. The coins date from one of the most turbulent periods in English history. The coins date from one of the most turbulent periods in English history. The British Museum According to South West Heritage Trust, the body that acquired them, the coins date from around 1066-1068, spanning one of the most turbulent periods in English history as the country was successfully invaded for the last time during the Norman Conquest. One coin, the oldest in the hoard, depicts King Edward the Confessor, who died childless in January 1066, triggering a period of instability since he had promised the throne to three claimants: Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and William, Duke of Normandy. Edward named Harold Godwinson as his successor on his deathbed, but the newly crowned King Harold II faced challenges from the other two claimants to the throne, and he was eventually defeated by William at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066. Daric with Kneeling King, Achaemenid Persian, 550-331 BC, 450-330 BC, Gold, Sardis, Manisa province, Turkey, Asia, Coins & currency, metalwork, 8.34 grams. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Daric with Kneeling King, Achaemenid Persian, 550-331 BC, 450-330 BC, Gold, Sardis, Manisa province, Turkey, Asia, Coins & currency, metalwork, 8.34 grams. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Sepia Times/Universal Images Group/Getty Images/FILE Related article Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at 'gravest misfortune,' researchers say The hoard of coins depicts this turmoil as Harold II features on just under half of them while William I (also known as William the Conqueror) features on the rest. "It comes from a turning point in English history and it encapsulates the change from Saxon to Norman rule," Amal Khreisheh, curator of archaeology at South West Heritage Trust, said in a video on the organization's website. "The hoard was buried in around 1067-1068 on an estate in Chew Valley which later belonged to Giso, the Bishop of Wells. We think it was probably buried for safekeeping during the time of rebellions against William in the South West. "We know that in 1068, the people of Exeter rebelled against William. At around this time, Harold's sons returned from exile in Ireland and their forces mounted attacks around the River Avon and then down into Somerset and the Chew Valley," Khreisheh added. Finding coins that were in use almost 1,000 years ago is exceptionally rare - this hoard contains twice as many coins from during Harold II's reign as had previously been found. The coins will now go on public display at the British Museum in London from November 26, before heading back to museums in southwest England. 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