Metal detectorist unearths record Viking Age hoard in Finland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 16:37 · Archive

A metal detectorist in Finland discovered over 4,000 Viking Age silver coins near Sysmä, more than doubling the country's previous record find.

A metal detectorist in Finland uncovered an enormous Viking Age silver hoard of over 4,000 coins near Sysmä, more than doubling the country's previous record find. The hoard includes coins from present-day Sweden, Britain and Germany, as well as dirhams from areas now part of Turkey and Iran.

How it is being reported

• Treasure seeker with metal detector discovers record-shattering Viking Age fortuneNew York Post · 25 Sept, 14:51
• Man searching with metal detector unearths massive Viking Age fortune, shattering recordsFox News · 25 Sept, 13:00

In this story: Finland · Sysmä · Sweden · Britain · Germany · Turkey · Iran

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