🪙 Treasure Hoard Value Calculator
Add up a mixed hoard from its gold and silver coin counts and a value for each — the kind of quick reckoning that turns a scatter of coins into a single headline figure.
💰 Tally the Trove
What is a hoard worth?
From the Cuerdale silver to the Hoxne gold, hoards have surfaced for centuries — bags and pots of coins buried for safekeeping and never reclaimed. This calculator gives a first, rough measure of such a trove: enter how many gold and silver coins it holds and a value for each, and it returns the combined total.
The per-coin figure is where the judgement lies — melt value for bullion, or a market price for collectable types. Treat the total as a reference only: rarity, condition, provenance, and the law all shape what a genuine hoard is truly worth, and any real find should be reported and appraised.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the hoard value calculator work?
It multiplies your count of gold coins by an assigned value per gold coin, does the same for silver, and adds the two totals. It's a simple way to ballpark the worth of a mixed hoard once you've decided a per-coin figure for each metal.
What value should I put for each coin?
That's the hard part. For a bullion estimate, use each coin's melt value from its metal weight and purity. For a collector estimate, use a realistic market price for that coin type in its condition. Genuine ancient and medieval coins vary enormously — a single rare piece can outweigh a bag of common ones.
I think I've found a real hoard — what should I do?
Stop, record the find spot, and report it. In England and Wales, finds that may qualify as treasure must be reported to the local coroner (usually via the Portable Antiquities Scheme) within 14 days; other countries have their own antiquities laws. Reporting protects the archaeological context and is a legal obligation, not an option.
Is this an appraisal?
No. It's a reference estimate based entirely on the figures you enter. Rarity, condition, provenance, and legal status all shape what a real hoard is worth and whether it can be sold at all — always have a genuine find assessed by a museum, a numismatist, or the relevant authority.