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One hooker In sweden An extraordinary medieval cauldron filled with historical jewelery and approximately 20,000 coins has been discovered during a search for insects.
The lucky fisherman found the pan while looking for bait in Stockholm County, according to a translated statement from the region’s administrative board. It is believed to be one of the largest deposits of silver in the world. middle ages Once found in Sweden.
Stockholm County officials described the hoard of decorated coins and ornate jewelery dug up near the summer cottage of a “private individual” as “unusually large and well preserved”, weighing about 6 kilograms.
Incredible photographs show the ornate pieces in exceptionally good condition, although experts said the metal cauldron had deteriorated. Archaeologists are now working to examine the collection and date the pieces.
Sofia Andersson, archaeologist at Stockholm’s County Administrative Board, said the discovery is “one of the largest silver hoards from the early Middle Ages found in Sweden”.
He added, “We don’t yet know exactly how many coins there are, but I believe it could be up to 20,000.”
“Most of the objects are well preserved, although unfortunately, the copper cauldron they were in is not.”
Some coins bear inscriptions of King Knut Eriksson, who ruled Sweden between 1173 and 1195. He is known for organizing the Swedish currency system and establishing a fortress on the site of Stockholm.
Other coins bear images of churches and an image of a bishop, believed to have been made on behalf of a medieval priest.
“During the Middle Ages, so-called bishops’ coins were minted in parts of Europe – coins struck on behalf of a bishop,” the statement said. “There are several coins in the collection that depict a bishop holding a crozier in his right hand.”
“The county administrative board will also report the discovery to the Swedish National Heritage Board, which will decide whether the state will redeem the treasure – that is, compensate the finder,” the release said.
He said the discoverer had done “absolutely the right thing” by handing over the treasure: “According to the Cultural Environment Act, anyone who finds silver or any ancient object made of hoard is required to turn it over to the state in exchange for payment.”