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Viking hoard thief rearrested in Devon, England: Police still seek 240 coins
The metal detectorist and stealer of the Herefordshire Hoard will return to jail after several months on the run.9 months ago — News -
Arrest warrant issued for thief of Viking Age hoard in the UK
George Whittaker protests his innocence and may be attempting to escape further prison time.1 year ago — News -
Viking treasure thief on the run in UK
George Whittaker was responsible for hiding a hoard of Viking Age treasure valued at upwards of GBP 3 million (USD 3.9 million).1 year ago — News -
The Cuerdale Hoard: England's largest Viking silver treasure
During the Industrial Revolution, in what was then the manufacturing heart of England, a group of workers uncovered one of history's greatest archeological finds: the Cuerdale Hoard.2 years ago — History -
No appeal for UK man who stole multi-million-dollar Viking treasure
A man involved in the "Viking crime of the century" has had his attempt to appeal sentencing rejected by the Court of Appeal in London.2 years ago — News -
Dirhams in the North: A story of Islamic coins in Viking lands
Part of the Viking expansion of the early medieval period, an expansion of trade and commerce, connected Scandinavia to great economic powerhouses further south, including those of many cultures and civilizations in the Islamic world.2 years ago — Partner content -
Recovered Viking coins may help rewrite English history
Featuring a "Two Emperors" design, the recently recovered currency shows that Alfred the Great and Ceolwulf II of Mercia were allied against Viking forces.3 years ago — News -
Archaeologist reveals details of Viking coin find: "I knew right away that something exciting was going on"
Attached to the nearby Aalborg Historical Museum, Torben Trier Christiansen talks to The Viking Herald about the recent discovery of silver coins in Denmark and its significance.3 years ago — News -
Rare silver coins minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth discovered in Finland
Metal detectorists discovered a silver cache in Virmo, located between Turku and Rauma in Southwest Finland. The cache held rare minted by Viking king Harald Bluetooth.4 years ago — News -
Metal detectorist in Hungary discovers silver coin inscribed with name of famous Viking king
A silver coin bearing the name of the famous Viking King Harald Sigurdsson III, better known as Harald Hardrada, has been discovered in Hungary.4 years ago — News
