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. The findings consist of 36 silver coins minted between 1000 and 1065, when Vikings were known to inhabit the Isle of Man.
“The majority [of the coins] were minted during the reign of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-1066) with the English kings Aethelred II (AD 978-1016) and Canute (AD 1016-1035) also represented,” the press release noted.
MYSTERIOUS GRAVESTONE IN VIRGINIA REVEALS 400-YEAR-OLD SECRETS: ARCHAEOLOGISTS
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 …