Viking coin treasure gets man $600,000 - Coin News
Jul 22
A treasure hunter who discovered nearly 500 silver Viking coins by metal detecting on the Isle of Man will finally receive $600,000 in compensation.
Andy Whewell found 464 silver Viking coins, 26 silver ingots and an armlet in a field in Glenfaba in March 2003. The coins were declared Treasure Trove in August of that year, with resulting expectations of receiving fair market value for the hoard.
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