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Norway’s Largest Viking Coin Hoard on Record Opens a New Window Into the 11th Century
Key Takeaways
- Archaeologists say the 2,970-coin Mørstad Hoard is Norway’s largest Viking coin hoard on record.
- The mix of coins from England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway points to broad cross-regional connections.
- Coins linked to Harald Hardrada suggest the hoard was deposited around 1050, during a monetary transition in Norway.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com