Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last Viking king, Magnus Barefoot
A metal detectorist in Norway discovered a 900-year-old silver coin originally misidentified as an ordinary button.
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A metal detectorist unearthed an object in Norway initially believed to be a dirty button. Subsequent examination identified the find as an extremely rare silver coin dating back 900 years.
Coverage from outlets including Live Science, Popular Science, Yahoo, MSN, and CPG Click Oil and Gas emphasizes the rarity of the artifact. Reports confirm the coin originated during the reign of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king.
The articles do not specify the exact location of the find or the current institutional custody of the coin. Future updates are expected to clarify its historical significance and final preservation status.
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Quick answers
Who owned the coin?
The coin dates to the reign of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king.
What was the coin initially mistaken for?
It was initially mistaken for an old, dirty button.
Where was the item found?
The discovery occurred in Norway.
Coverage (5)
- A metal detectorist found what looked like an old button in Norway. Months later, it was identified as an extremely rare coin MSN · 21h ago
- Detectorist found a 900-year-old silver coin CPG Click Oil and Gas · 21h ago
- Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button Popular Science · 21h ago
- Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last V... Yahoo · 21h ago
- Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last Viking king, Magnus Barefoot Live Science · 21h ago
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