Young Detectorist Strikes Viking Gold

Nearly 300 silver coins, believed to be over 1,000 years old, were found near a Viking fortress in northwestern Denmark. Discovered by a young girl using a metal detector in a cornfield, the coins were found in two separate locations. The hoard includes Danish, Arab, and Germanic coins, as well as jewelry from Scotland or Ireland. The coins, which bear cross inscriptions, are thought to date back to the 980s and may have been introduced by King Harald Bluetooth as part of his Christianization efforts. Archaeologists plan to continue excavations to uncover the burial sites and homes of the original owners. The artifacts will be exhibited at the Aalborg Historical Museum from July onwards, and the girl who made the discovery will receive financial compensation.