Manx National Heritage recently announced the discovery of a Viking treasure on the Isle of Man, likening the dozens of coins to a 'wallet' representing several ancient currencies.
British historians recently announced the remarkable discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking 'wallet,' thanks to two curious metal detectorists. Manx National Heritage, an organization based on the Isle of Man, announced the discovery in a Sept. 30 press release. In a statement, the organization explained that the coins were actually uncovered in May. Two metal detectorists, John Crowe and David O’Hare, found the treasure hoard while searching private land on the island.
Canute, also known as Cnut, was a Viking ruler who united the kingdoms of England and Denmark. 'There are various English mints represented, including York, London, Lincoln, Cambridge, Hastings, Ipswich and Exeter,' the statement added. 'The Irish coins date from the middle of decades of AD 1000 and were all minted in Dublin. They feature the profile of King Sihtric Silkbeard who served as Norse King of Dublin from AD 989 to 1036.
Combined, the hoards provide a rare chance to study the contents side by side, right down to the detail of the dies used to strike the coins,' the expert added. 'Having this much closely dated comparative material from separate finds is highly unusual.' Historians believe the hoard was abandoned around 1070. Experts say the treasure sheds light on the trade history of the time. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
This is a wonderful find which helps further our understanding of the complex Viking Age economy in the Isle of Man, where more Viking Age silver has been discovered per square kilometre than in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales,' she noted.
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