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A rare 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm ring, discovered by metal detectorist Ronald Clucas on the Isle of Man, has been unveiled at the Manx Museum's Viking Gallery.
Of the more than 1,000 arm rings in the Swedish History Museum’s collection, only three are made of iron. This doesn’t mean that iron jewelry was uncommon during the Viking Age.
Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man . Archaeologist sailed a Viking replica boat for 3 years to discover unknown ancient harbors.
The arm rings weigh in total more than 500 grams, the museum said, adding silver was the Viking Age’s measure of value. It served as a means of payment and transaction, as well as to demonstrate ...
LIFESTYLE 1,000-year-old Viking treasure found hidden in dirt: 'Unique finding' The silver Viking arm rings were dug up by archaeologists in Norway ...
In Viking England, armlets were given by powerful lords to secure allegiance from their followers. Bestowing such gifts was a demonstration of wealth and power by Vikings, who captured York in ...
Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man . 1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer.
A "rare" 1,000-year-old gold arm ring discovered in a field by a metal detectorist and declared treasure at an inquest has been put on display for the first time. The fragment of jewellery, which ...
A metal detectorist has discovered a 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm-ring on the Isle of Man, now on view at Manx Museum. Parts of the arm-ring appear to have been broken off and used as currency.
A "rare" 1,000-year-old gold arm ring discovered in a field by a metal detectorist and declared treasure at an inquest has been put on display for the first time. The fragment of jewellery, which ...