November 3, 2006
Viking-Era Coins Found in Sweden
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Archaeologists uncovered more than 1,000 silver coins in a Viking-era hoard discovered accidentally by two brothers on the Swedish island of Gotland. The treasure, believed to have been buried in the 10th century, weighed about 7 pounds. Dozens of silver hoards have been uncovered on Gotland, which used to be a major trade center for the Vikings. The largest contained about 143 pounds of silver and 44 pounds of bronze.
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