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 mistaken for a dirty button.
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A detectorist operating in Norway unearthed an object initially identified as a button. Subsequent examination revealed the artifact to be a rare 900-year-old silver coin.
Coverage from outlets including Live Science, Popular Science, and MSN emphasizes that the piece originated from the reign of Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king. The coin remained unidentified for several months following the initial discovery.
Future reports will track further analysis or official classification of the coin. Coverage does not yet specify the exact location of the find or if the artifact will be placed on public display.
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Quick answers
Who was the coin associated with?
The coin is linked to Magnus Barefoot, identified in reports as Norway's last Viking king.
How was the coin found?
It was discovered by a metal detectorist who initially mistook the artifact for an old button.
How old is the coin?
The coin is reported to be 900 years old.
Coverage (5)
- Detectorist found a 900-year-old silver coin CPG Click Oil and Gas · 1d ago
- A metal detectorist found what looked like an old button in Norway. Months later, it was identified as an extremely rare coin MSN · 1d ago
- Dirty 'button' unearthed by metal detectorist turns out to be a rare 900-year-old coin from Norway's last V... Yahoo · 1d ago
- Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button Popular Science · 1d 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 · 1d ago
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