# Viking Age silver hoard discoveries in Northern Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/viking-age-silver-hoard-discoveries-in-northern-europe
> Updated: 2026-09-09T18:09:28.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, significant Viking-era silver hoards were discovered in Denmark and Finland.

In Rebild, Denmark, a homeowner uncovered approximately 18.5 kilograms of silver, including bars, jewelry, coins, and a Thor’s hammer pendant. Torben Sarauw of North Jutland Museums noted the find provides “rare insight into the Viking silver economy” and is nearly three times larger than the previous record-holder.

Shortly after, in southern Finland near Sysmä, an amateur metal detectorist discovered a hoard weighing approximately 4.5 kilograms. The find, consisting of thousands of silver coins and various ornaments stored in birch bark containers, is believed to be Finland’s largest Viking-era silver discovery.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Finland's largest Viking-era silver hoard discovered near Sysmä

An amateur metal detectorist discovered Finland’s largest Viking-era silver hoard near Sysmä, containing thousands of coins and silver artifacts weighing nearly 10 pounds.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finlands-largest-viking-era-silver-hoard-discovered-near-sysm

### 2026-09-06: Denmark discovery: Largest Viking silver hoard found in Rebild

A homeowner in Rebild, Denmark, discovered an 18.5 kg Viking Age silver hoard containing 700 items, including coins and a Thor’s hammer pendant, while digging a garden terrace.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-discovery-largest-viking-age-silver-treasure-found-in-rebild

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