Sensational discovery: Norway's largest coin hoard found in Rena
Archaeologists and metal detectorists have made a historic discovery in Rena in Innlandet. They have uncovered what is being described as Norway's largest coin hoard from the Viking Age. The find has caused a great stir among professional circles and history enthusiasts across the country.
Just over the last two days, an additional 270 silver coins have been unearthed at the site. This is in addition to the many coins that had already been found previously. Work to secure and document the hoard is continuing at full capacity.
Experts believe that the find could provide us with new and important knowledge about the Viking Age and trade connections in Norway over a thousand years ago. The silver coins are in good condition, and archaeologists are now working systematically to map the entire area where the hoard was located.
Next week, further work will begin to analyze the coins more closely. The goal is to determine exactly how old they are and where they originally came from. The discovery in Rena will likely stand as one of the most important archaeological events in Norway in many years.