Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'
Treasure hunters in Norway have discovered the largest Viking coin hoard in the country's history, consisting of 2,970 silver coins. The coins, believed to have been buried around 1047, include names of notable rulers such as King Cnut and Æthelred II. This find highlights the significant foreign influence on Norway's economy during the late Viking Age.
- ▪The hoard was found near Rena, about 18 miles north of Elverum in southeastern Norway.
- ▪The treasure hunters, Rune Sætre and Vegard Sørlie, initially discovered 19 silver coins on April 10.
- ▪The coins were minted between the 980s and the 1040s, reflecting the strong foreign influence on Norway's economy.
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