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Norway’s Largest Viking Coin Hoard on Record Opens a New Window Into the 11th Century
Archaeologists in Norway are examining a hoard of 2,970 silver coins from across northern Europe, a discovery that may illuminate trade, wealth, and monetary change around the middle of 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.
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