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The Hoen Gård hoard contains 207 pieces, including 54 gold and silver-gilt items, necklaces, rings, and a triangular trefoil brooch from the Carolingian period.

In 1834, a farm worker discovered the largest Viking gold treasure while digging a ditch, leading to a fair distribution of the finder's fee between him and the landowner.

The diverse collection includes items from Anglo-Saxon and Frankish origins, demonstrating the extensive trade networks and international connections of Viking society during the ninth century.

The complete collection of artifacts from the Hoen Gård hoard is exhibited at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, allowing visitors to examine Viking craftsmanship.

Twenty coins in the collection were specifically modified to be worn as necklace elements, showing how Vikings transformed currency into personal adornments.

GPS coordinates: 59.76353,10.07591

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:27