Medieval Hoard of Silver and Pearls Discovered in Sweden - Archaeology Magazine

Medieval Hoard of Silver and Pearls Discovered in Sweden - Archaeology Magazine

Coins and other objects were found in a medieval silver hoard near Stockholm, Sweden. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Live Science reports that a man digging for worms near his summer home in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. The man reported his discovery to local authorities, as required by law. Archaeologists have determined that most of the silver coins date to the twe…

Worm hunter discovers medieval hoard

A Swedish man who lives just outside of Stockholm who went digging for worms had the surprise of his life when he uncovered some 20,000 medieval silver coins. If that wasn’t enough, the hoard included a selection of pearls, jewellery and silver rings. Unlike some people, the individual who discovered the coins in a copper cauldron which was slowly disintegrating, decided to do the right… Source