🥇 BANNER CRACKING FINDS.. 2 Viking key in the hole

[MisterTell]

 

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[CRUSADER]

It's been my understanding that you're supposed to report all artifacts found that are 400yrs or older to the coroner? If so, why the coroner of all people? (treasure, not bones or burial sites)

Wrong I'm afraid.
To paraphrase, its objects over 300 years old with 10% or more gold or silver content that have to be declared(so 99% of my finds I do not have to declare) to the coroner with 14 days. (of realising) This doesn't include single gold or silver coins but does include 2 or more in close proximity. There are several other slants to the Act but that's the jist of it.
It's done to the coroner, usually via the FLO because they are the legal rubber stamp.

Human Bones you are meant to report to the Police immediately.(Completely different Law)

 

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[Donnie B from VA]

Congratulations!

 

[smokeythecat]

Awesome find, I don't think I've ever seen one either.

 

[Capone]

Fantastic. Can't help but ask, any idea on the value of something like that?

 

[Minrelica]

Wrong I'm afraid.
To paraphrase, its objects over 300 years old with 10% or more gold or silver content that have to be declared(so 99% of my finds I do not have to declare) to the coroner with 14 days. (of realising) This doesn't include single gold or silver coins but does include 2 or more in close proximity. There are several other slants to the Act but that's the jist of it.
It's done to the coroner, usually via the FLO because they are the legal rubber stamp.

Human Bones you are meant to report to the Police immediately.(Completely different Law)

Thanks for sorting that out.

 

[MisterTell]

Thank you so much to all who voted banner....
I have already been in contact with the museum, but I don`t know yet if there is an archaeological excavation, but expect I know more during the week.
In Norway, all finds older then 1537 are the property of the state and must therefore be handled in to the museum, 1650 is the year of coins.

This find was made 2-3 meters from the road, that's why you can hear cars drive by in my video..

 

[Mzjavert]

Congratulations on making the banner.

 

[cheffer]

Glad to see your finds make it to the banner, kind of a no-brainer for two of the most unique finds I've seen posted. Museum pieces for sure. Congratulations, what a thrill

 

[Trezurehunter]

Outstanding !

 

[Goldiver]

Fantastic finds with so much history! Thank you for sharing them with us!

Steve

 

[Davers]

Thank you so much to all who voted banner....
I have already been in contact with the museum, but I don`t know yet if there is an archaeological excavation, but expect I know more during the week.
In Norway, all finds older then 1537 are the property of the state and must therefore be handled in to the museum, 1650 is the year of coins.

This find was made 2-3 meters from the road, that's why you can hear cars drive by in my video..

Old road . I Bet.
Super nice historical finds you made , & even if you can not keep them ,it sounds like many will enjoys seeing them in the future. I hope.

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

Maybe chastity belt keys?

 

[Relicific]

Wild find
Congrats

 

[petroguy3666]

Just sooooo cool!!!!

 

[rainorshine]

Others have hinted at it but the question still stands. What exactly did vikings have keys for?

 

[tamrock]

Absolutely Incredible. Now what would a lock those keys were for look like?

 

[Digginutah]

Amazing find and thanks for sharing, it lead me to study a little about the important role of women in Viking society. It seems these keys are often found in the graves of women. Again amazing.

 

[MisterTell]

Thank you so much everyone...

The Vikings had a variety of keys and locks, including padlock.
There are also a number of written sources, which tell about the importance of the keys, the housewife who carried the keys was the manager of the farm, and therefore had the highest rank on the farm, her man was the boss outside the houses / farm.
In the saga it is told that the God "Thor" who had lost the hammer Mjølner, to get it back he had to dress up like a woman, and it was mentioned that he had to wear keys at the hip.
In graves you will find keys most often in women's graves, but sometimes also with men, without we fully knowing the meaning of this.
Most of the Viking key are quite simple but solid keys without too much decor, this kind of key I found is high status keys that are richly decorated and really pretty slim, possibly these have been more symbolic and decorative instead for use ?

 

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[Ahab8]

Thank you so much everyone...

The Vikings had a variety of keys and locks, including padlock.
There are also a number of written sources, which tell about the importance of the keys, the housewife who carried the keys was the manager of the farm, and therefore had the highest rank on the farm, her man was the boss outside the houses / farm.
In the saga it is told that the God "Thor" who had lost the hammer Mjølner, to get it back he had to dress up like a woman, and it was mentioned that he had to wear keys at the hip.
In graves you will find keys most often in women's graves, but sometimes also with men, without we fully knowing the meaning of this.
Most of the Viking key are quite simple but solid keys without too much decor, this kind of key I found is high status keys that are richly decorated and really pretty slim, possibly these have been more symbolic and decorative instead for use ?

Great history lesson MisterTell. Thanks