Hailing from Derby, where he works as an auctioneer, Mr Staples likened the lengthy wait for reward to a vexing lottery win
A metal detector enthusiast has finally received his share of an incredible £4.3 million hoard after an astonishing five-year wait. Adam Staples, 48, from Derby, made the extraordinary discovery in Chew Valley, Somerset, back in 2019, alongside his then-partner Lisa Grace and a group of companions.
The hoard, not only extraordinary in value but also historical significance, casts a revealing light on the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest and is now the most expensive treasure discovery on record.
Working as an auctioneer in Derby, Mr Staples likened the lengthy wait for reward to a vexing lottery win - "It's like winning the lottery but then you can't cash the ticket for five years."
He recalled the astonishing moments following the discovery - "Coming to the British Museum a few days after we found the hoard, when they opened the front gates and we drove through crowds with a few million pounds worth of coins in the back of the car, was a surreal experience."
More delays only added to the impatience, but eventually triumph prevailed - "And then it was Covid and five years of silence until we got to this point."
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