1000 year old Viking cache

[IronSpike]

A Danish metal detectorist found a 1000 year old Viking cache.

Still being excavated with museum assistance, but so far 41 silver coins, 1 silver bracelet, 1 half of a Thorshammer. Coins of Muslim and Russian origin. Bracelet and hammer are Scandinavian. That's a find.

http://jp.dk/uknews/article1664151.ece

http://jp.dk/indland/article1663838.ece

 

[allen]

that is pretty darn awesome !!!

 

[dirthunter]

That is very neat, I wish I was there.

 

[ohannos]

Actually he has now found 50 complete of these arabian silvercoins, called dirhems (they are often cut to pieces)
A great find

 

[wyattrr]

I think if I found something like that I would have a heart attack.

 

[bellapoison]

Just in case anyone else had trouble finding it, here is the English version of the linked story:
http://jp.dk/uknews/article1664151.ece

 

[IronSpike]

Just in case anyone else had trouble finding it, here is the English version of the linked story:
http://jp.dk/uknews/article1664151.ece

Thanks bellapoison and sorry about that. Have added the link in original post.

Actually he has now found 50 complete of these arabian silvercoins, called dirhems (they are often cut to pieces)
A great find

Any more pictures posted anywhere?

 

[ohannos]

Just in case anyone else had trouble finding it, here is the English version of the linked story:
http://jp.dk/uknews/article1664151.ece

Thanks bellapoison and sorry about that. Have added the link in original post.

Actually he has now found 50 complete of these arabian silvercoins, called dirhems (they are often cut to pieces)
A great find

Any more pictures posted anywhere?

More pictures on local detecting site: http://www.detekt.dk/sdf/e107_plugins/wrap/wrap.php?14

 

[ivan salis]

dang way to go daddyo

 

[Atticus Finch]

It is likely that the treasure finder, Benny Pennerup, will receive a finder’s fee from the National Museum.(from article)



FfINDERS FEE?

You gotta just love gov't......

 

[STH69]

very awesome