Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard
2 sources·Updated September 11, 2026
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- Live Science·2h agoFinland's largest Viking Age silver hoard discovered by metal detectorist — and it has thousands of coins and pieces of jewelry
The largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in Finland was unearthed by a metal detectorist north of Helsinki.
Read at Live Science → - NYT World·14h agoHobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard
Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.
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