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Norway Uncovers 3,000-Coin Viking Hoard Dating to End of Viking Age
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Norway Uncovers 3,000-Coin Viking Hoard Dating to End of Viking Age

A Viking coin hoard was uncovered in eastern Norway’s Innlandet county after detectorists retrieved 19 silver coins and enlisted archaeologists, who within a week documented more than 3,000 coins. Most coins were minted in Germany and England, with some Norwegian issues after 1045, and they appear exceptionally well-preserved due to the soil. The treasure is believed to have been buried around 1050, linking the find to the end of the Viking Age and shedding light on medieval trade networks.

Norway Uncovers Massive Viking-Age Coin Hoard, Largest in History
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Norway Uncovers Massive Viking-Age Coin Hoard, Largest in History

Two private metal detectorists in Østerdalen, Norway uncovered 2,970 silver coins dating to around 1047—the largest Viking Age coin hoard found in Norwegian history. The coins include pieces minted under Cnut the Great, Æthelred II, Otto III and Harald Hardrada, and researchers say the stash likely reflects iron-production trade in the region. Excavations continue with restricted access, and the hoard will be transported to the Museum of Cultural History’s Coin Cabinet for cataloguing and study.