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Mystery behind Viking-age treasure find in Scotland may finally have been solved (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Olap to c/scotland

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The find that keeps giving here. Well worth seeing if you ever get a chance!

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[–] Kyrgizion 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Spoiler: an inscription translated as "This is the community's wealth/property" hints at the hoard being the communal treasure of the local populace, rather than belonging to specific nobles. This was the local village bank. Interesting that it is in this form rather than coins.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Coins are pretty useless unless you're a merchant traveling great distances or a noble who wants to publicly reward a follower. If we're neighbors, it's just easier for me to give you chickens for your cider.

imho