Russian Viking Coins Unearthed by Lucky Detectorist in Ireland
It is not uncommon for ancient coins to be found in buried hoards around the world, but some discoveries are more unique than others, such as an unusual find of Russian Viking coins unearthed in Ireland. A metal detectorist discovered several very rare coins that date to the foundation of the Russian nation, over 1000 years ago. These silver and gold coins are important, in part because they are the first Russian Viking coins found in Ireland, and also because they are providing new insights into the medieval period.
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