Archaeologists from the Jönköping County Museum have uncovered a remarkable treasure trove of 170 silver coins in a grave at Brahe Church on Visingsö, a Swedish island steeped in rich historical significance.

The coins, known as silver bracteates, were found near the left foot of one of the two skeletons. Estimated to be from the period between 1150 and 1180, these coins are believed to be among the oldest ever minted in Sweden, potentially predating even those found in Sigtuna, an ancient Swedish town dating back to the Viking Age…

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/trove-of-silver-coins-discovered-on-visingso-sweden/
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