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Finland uncovers its largest Viking Age silver hoard, a treasure of coins and jewelry
archaeology27 days ago

Finland uncovers its largest Viking Age silver hoard, a treasure of coins and jewelry

Finland’s largest Viking Age silver hoard, weighing about 4.5 kg and containing thousands of coins and jewelry, was found by metal detectorist Kalle Lappinen near Sysmä, north of Helsinki. Buried in two birch-bark containers about 12 meters apart, the deposits likely date to AD 1000–1050 and include coins from regions now Germany, Sweden and Great Britain, plus Islamic dirhams and hack silver. Archaeologists from the Lahti Historical Museum will continue cleaning, counting, and identifying the coins, with a formal report to follow. The discovery highlights Finland’s Viking Era archaeology, alongside recent large hoards found in Norway and Denmark.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#coins#finland
Trump portrait on $1 coin launches from U.S. Mint, stirring legality questions
politics1 month ago

Trump portrait on $1 coin launches from U.S. Mint, stirring legality questions

The U.S. Mint begins selling a $1 gold-colored coin featuring President Donald Trump—the first living person to appear on U.S. currency in more than a century—as part of a 250th-anniversary program. The coins go on sale Sept. 2 in bags and rolls, including a batch of 250,000 coins with a July 4 privy mark. The move has sparked questions about legality since U.S. law typically limits portraits on currency to the deceased, though the Treasury cites a 2020 law allowing the semiquincentennial coin for one year. Neither the coin nor a proposed 24K gold commemorative coin received review from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The coins are described as having a gold-like finish and do not contain precious metals.

via USA Today|
#coins#currency#legality
Trump family launches pricey 'Trump Coins' tied to White House UFC event
politics4 months ago

Trump family launches pricey 'Trump Coins' tied to White House UFC event

The Trump family is promoting commemorative coins tied to a White House UFC fight, selling four gold and silver medallions for up to $12,000. Marketed as officially licensed and designed by President Trump, the coins are a collaboration between the UFC and the Trump Organization (run by his sons), with the organization licensing the Trump name rather than manufacturing the coins itself. The venture comes as Trump continues to monetize his brand, while a Virginia lawsuit questions the event’s patriotic framing and potential conflicts of interest around the 80th birthday celebration and America’s 250th anniversary. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of how the former president’s name is used in commercial ventures.

via CNN|
#a-concise-summary-paragraph-goes-here#coins#lawsuit
Norway Uncovers Record Viking Coin Hoard
world5 months ago

Norway Uncovers Record Viking Coin Hoard

Metal detectorists in Innlandet near the village of Rena uncovered Norway’s largest Viking Age coin hoard, a find that dwarfs previous discoveries with more than 3,150 coins recovered and counting; the trove, dating to the late 10th to early 11th centuries and minted across England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway, emerged after two private citizens found a smaller batch of 19 coins on April 10, prompting a broader archaeological probe. Researchers say the coins shed new light on the era’s economy amid political upheaval and foreign wealth, with coins tied to rulers like Cnut the Great, Ethelred II, Otto III, and Harald Hardrada; the search for more treasure continues, and officials call the discovery historic.

via CBS News|
#archaeology#coins#norway
"Rare White Alligator Undergoes Surgery to Remove 70 Coins from Stomach at Nebraska Zoo"
odd-news2 years ago

"Rare White Alligator Undergoes Surgery to Remove 70 Coins from Stomach at Nebraska Zoo"

Thibodaux, a 36-year-old American alligator at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, underwent a stomach procedure to remove 70 coins totaling $7 from his stomach after routine checks revealed the metal foreign objects. The zoo is now cautioning visitors against throwing coins into bodies of water, as alligators' foraging behavior could stir up the coins, some of which may contain toxic chemicals. The zoo also plans to conduct heavy metal blood screening to ensure the alligator's health and is offering visitors the option to exchange loose change for souvenir coins.

via Newser|
#alligator#coins#health
"Nebraska Zoo Removes 70 Coins from White Alligator's Stomach in Surgery"
animal-welfare2 years ago

"Nebraska Zoo Removes 70 Coins from White Alligator's Stomach in Surgery"

Thibodaux, a 36-year-old white alligator at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, had to undergo surgery to remove 70 coins from his stomach after patrons threw them into his enclosure. The coins were discovered during a routine examination, and veterinarians acted quickly to remove them before they caused any problems. The zoo urged visitors to refrain from throwing coins into any bodies of water at the zoo, emphasizing the potential harm to animals from ingesting foreign objects. The alligator has since recovered from the procedure and is back in his habitat.

via BBC.com|
#alligator#animal-health#animal-welfare
"Omaha Zoo Removes 70 Coins from Alligator's Stomach in Surgery"
animals2 years ago

"Omaha Zoo Removes 70 Coins from Alligator's Stomach in Surgery"

The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha performed surgery on a 36-year-old leucistic American alligator, Thibodaux, and removed 70 U.S. coins from its stomach after routine exams revealed "metal foreign objects." The zoo urged visitors not to throw coins into animal exhibits, emphasizing the potential harm to the animals from ingesting coins and the chemicals they may contain. The alligator has recovered well from the procedure and is back in its habitat, and the zoo emphasized the importance of providing excellent care to its animals.

via USA TODAY|
#alligator#animal-care#animals
Bank Refuses to Accept Couple's 10-Year Penny Collection
finance2 years ago

Bank Refuses to Accept Couple's 10-Year Penny Collection

A couple in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has been saving pennies for over 10 years and now have a 5-gallon jug filled with tens of thousands of them, estimated to be worth around $300. However, their bank refuses to accept the heavy container, citing concerns about lifting and potential jamming. The couple is unsure what to do with the pennies but continues to save them while considering negotiation options for selling the jug.

via KCTV 5|
#bank#coins#currency