# Danish Homeowner Discovers Largest Viking Silver Hoard in 700 Pieces

A Danish homeowner uncovered the country's largest Viking silver hoard, weighing 18.5 kg and containing 700 artifacts.

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A homeowner in Denmark discovered a Viking silver hoard while excavating a terrace in their yard. [^1]

The hoard contains over 18.5 kilograms of silver and approximately 700 artifacts, including silver ingots, jewelry, and 47 whole coins. [^2]

Researchers confirmed that this is the largest Viking silver collection ever found in Denmark. [^3]

Torben Sarau, head of cultural heritage at the Northern Jutland Museums, stated that the presence of these coins provides solid evidence of highly developed trade and political connections between Viking Denmark and distant parts of Europe and the East. [^4]

The hoard contains approximately 700 items, including a small hammer for the god Thor, bracelets, silver ingots, and 47 coins, according to Nordjyske Museer. [^5]

The total weight of the silver hoard is 18.5 kilograms (41 pounds), which is nearly three times the weight of the previous second-largest Viking silver hoard in Denmark, the Terslevskat. [^6]

Torben Sarau, head of cultural heritage at Nordjyske Museer, described the find as a treasure chest from the Viking Age that clarifies the role of silver as wealth and currency. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. A homeowner in Denmark discovered a Viking silver hoard while excavating a terrace in their yard. (Blic.rs, News)
2. The hoard contains over 18.5 kilograms of silver and approximately 700 artifacts, including silver ingots, jewelry, and 47 whole coins. (Blic.rs, News)
3. Researchers confirmed that this is the largest Viking silver collection ever found in Denmark. (Blic.rs, News)
4. Torben Sarau, head of cultural heritage at the Northern Jutland Museums, stated that the presence of these coins provides solid evidence of highly developed trade and political connections between Viking Denmark and distant parts of Europe and the East. (Blic.rs, News)
5. The hoard contains approximately 700 items, including a small hammer for the god Thor, bracelets, silver ingots, and 47 coins, according to Nordjyske Museer. (CNN Arabic, News)
6. The total weight of the silver hoard is 18.5 kilograms (41 pounds), which is nearly three times the weight of the previous second-largest Viking silver hoard in Denmark, the Terslevskat. (CNN Arabic, News)
7. Torben Sarau, head of cultural heritage at Nordjyske Museer, described the find as a treasure chest from the Viking Age that clarifies the role of silver as wealth and currency. (CNN Arabic, News)

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