More Than Four Kilograms of Viking-Age Silver Coins Found in Finland
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- Researchers found an exceptionally large late Iron Age hoard in Sysmä, in Finland’s Päijät-Häme region, containing thousands of silver coins and several rare objects.
- The find is considered the largest known hoard of its kind in Finnish history, although the coins’ exact number, weight and date remain to be established.
An exceptionally large late Iron Age hoard has been found in Sysmä, in southern Finland’s Päijät-Häme region. The discovery includes thousands of silver coins and several rare objects.
The find is considered the largest known hoard of its kind in Finnish history. Its preliminary measured weight exceeds four kilograms, according to the headline’s initial assessment.
The exact number and weight of the coins, as well as their dating, will become clear through further research.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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