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Finland’s Largest Viking Hoard: 4,000 Coins Recovered

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Metal detectorist Kalle Lappinen uncovered a Viking Age hoard of over 4,000 coins in Finland.
He reported the find on Sept. 3, 2026.
Archaeologists started recovery of the 10-pound hoard the next day.
It holds a bracelet, a mount, a bead, and coins from Sweden, Britain, Germany, and dirhams from Turkey and Iran.
Archaeologists date the silver to 1000-1050 A.D., labeling it Finland’s largest Viking Age hoard, over twice 1895 Nousiainen hoard.

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Story summary

Metal detectorist Kalle Lappinen uncovered a Viking Age hoard of over 4,000 coins in Finland.
He reported the find on Sept. 3, 2026.
Archaeologists started recovery of the 10-pound hoard the next day.
It holds a bracelet, a mount, a bead, and coins from Sweden, Britain, Germany, and dirhams from Turkey and Iran.
Archaeologists date the silver to 1000-1050 A.D., labeling it Finland’s largest Viking Age hoard, over twice 1895 Nousiainen hoard.