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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsPilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Vale of York HoardVale of York Hoard

This Viking hoard was discovered in 2007 in North Yorkshire. It was buried in AD 927 and contains 617 silver coins, which were tightly packed into a Frankish silver cup, along with silver bars, and both intact and broken jewellery.