Copyright independent
A fisherman in Stockholm County, Sweden, discovered a medieval cauldron containing historic jewellery and about 20,000 silver coins while digging for worms. The find, weighing around 6kg, is considered one of the largest and best-preserved silver hoards from the Middle Ages ever uncovered in Sweden. Experts believe the hoard could contain up to 20,000 coins, some bearing inscriptions of King Knut Eriksson, who ruled Sweden between 1173 and 1195. Other coins found depict churches and a bishop holding a crozier, known as "bishop's coins," minted on behalf of medieval clergymen. Archaeologists are currently examining and dating the collection, and the finder has correctly reported the treasure, which the state may redeem for payment.
