"The hoard includes specimens from the 980s to the 1040s—the height of the Vikings' power. Notably, many of the coins are foreign made, originating from England, Germany, as well as Denmark and Norway."
"Foreign coinage dominates the circulation of money in Norway up until Harald Hardrada (1046-1066) established a national coinage. Hardrada, also known as Harald III, served as king of Norway from 1046 to 1066."
"It's possible that the coins are related to iron works in the area, said archaeologist Jostein Bergstøl from the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History."
Nearly 3,000 Viking coins were discovered in a forested area in Eastern Norway, marking a historic find from the Viking Age. The coins were initially uncovered by two metal detectorists near Rena in Østerdalen. The hoard includes foreign coins from England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway, reflecting the Vikings' extensive trade networks. The coins date from the height of Viking power, and their discovery may relate to local iron works. This find predates the establishment of a national coinage by King Harald Hardrada.
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