Amateur Metal Detectorists in Norway Uncover Largest Viking Age Coin Hoard
In Norway, two amateur metal detectorists have made a significant archaeological discovery by uncovering the largest known stash of Viking Age coins in the country. Initially, the pair found 19 silver coins in a field near the village of Rena on April 10. This discovery prompted a more extensive archaeological investigation, which has since resulted in the recovery of over 3,150 coins, with the search still ongoing. The coins, primarily silver, originate from England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway, and are believed to have been buried between the late 900s and early 1000s. This period corresponds to the reigns of notable historical figures such as Cnut the Great and Ethelred II of England, Otto III of Rome, and Norway's Harald Hardrada. The find has been described as a 'historic' event by Norway's climate and environment minister, and county archaeologist May-Tove Smiseth noted the rarity of such a discovery in one's career. 
