Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
Metal detectorists in Norway discovered the largest trove of Viking Age coins ever found in the country, with over 3,150 coins unearthed near the village of Rena. The coins, mostly from England and Germany, date to the late 10th and early 11th centuries and provide new insights into Norway's economy during a period of political change and Viking activity. Archaeologists and officials have described the find as historically significant and exceptionally rare.
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World Norway's largest-ever trove of Viking Age coins discovered by metal detectorists: "Historic find" By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor April 30, 2026 / 12:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Metal detectorists in Norway unearthed a trove of ancient coins dating back to the Viking Age — the largest of its kind ever found in the country."This is a historic find," said Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway's climate and environment minister, in a statement that described its links to the Vikings as…
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