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Posted on 09/20/2026 10:02:32 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
While digging in their backyard, an accidental archaeologist in Denmark unearthed 18.5 kilograms (40.7 pounds) of silver treasure. The chance discovery is the largest known silver hoard from the Viking Age in the country and could prove invaluable in understanding this chapter of history.
The treasure trove consists of 700 silver objects, including silver bars, bracelets, dozens of coins, a small Thor's hammer, and various cut objects.
These kinds of silver artifacts were often used as a means of payment and a store of value...
Around 320 of the objects were found within the original clay vessel, while the rest were scattered among the surrounding soil. All in all, the loot is three times bigger than the previous record haul, which weighed approximately 6.5 kilograms (14 pounds).
One curious piece of treasure even has runes engraved on it that the Museums of North Jutland suggested could be translated as "hutu", which may be a name or ownership mark.
Archaeologists reckon it dates to the 10th century, right when the Viking Age was reaching its climax. This estimate is based on two Anglo-Saxon silver pennies in the collection that were minted under King Edward the Elder, who reigned from 899 to 924 CE.
While record-breaking, the find is not wholly unprecedented. Large hoards of silver treasure, also dating from the 10th century CE, have been found in the local area before, suggesting Rebild was once an important part of the Viking Age economy and trade networks...
Sarauw also noted that the coins only made up a small part of the haul, and the silver bars and jewelry would have been worth more by weight, hinting at how wealth was stored and organised in Viking Denmark.
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The treasure contains both Arab and Anglo-Saxon coins, a clear indication of the Vikings' extensive romping around the world.Image courtesy of Nordjyske Museer
Some of the silver bars and jewelry found.Image courtesy of Nordjyske Museer
A chunky silver bracelet, silver chains and coins found in the hoard.Image courtesy of Nordjyske Museer
The silver bar with runes engraved on it, which could inidicate a name or ownership mark.Image courtesy of Nordjyske Museer
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Those runes on that silver bar are one of the oldest surviving MAGAs.
What were the Vikings doing in his back yard? /s
Why don’t I ever find this stuff?
Maybe the Green Midget Cafe closed, and they went looking for Spam.
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They were drinking, singing about canned meat!
Yeah, I’m a little jealous too. 😁🪙
Beat you to it. See post 9.
Right now after a thousand years in hell, some viking hoarder is screaming “NOooo, not my stash!!!”
....and hell burns just a bit hotter suddenly.
(Guilty....hmmm).
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That makes me wonder, were there any Viking midgets?
It is too bad they did not find a nice Viking sword. I have many swords, but I don’t have a Viking sword. Yet. I have a Japanese Samurai sword that is almost that old.
Good question.
Maybe the sheriff and his buddies have one they can spare.
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