These hoards, hidden away for decades, centuries, or even millennia, can reveal much about the history of the area where they were found, the people who buried them, and the circumstances leading to their concealment.
It consists of over 3,500 items, including military and religious artifacts, many of which are decorated with precious stones and intricate designs. The hoard dates back to the 7th or 8th centuries but its origins remain a mystery.
The Cuerdale Hoard was discovered in 1840 in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, and is one of the largest Viking silver hoards ever found. It contained over 8,600 items, including silver coins, ingots, and jewelry.
The Saddle Ridge Hoard is a modern discovery of 1,427 gold coins found in the Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada, California, in 2013. The coins date from 1847 to 1894 and are in uncirculated, mint condition.
The origin of the hoard is unknown, but it has been speculated that it was buried by someone involved in the mining industry or possibly by a wealthy individual hiding their assets. Another theory suggests the coins were hidden away as part of a bank heist.