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. The artifact joined the ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.

On the Isle of Man, a metal detectorist has discovered a squished fragment of a 11th-century Viking treasure: a piece of an intricately woven gold bracelet..

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...