The Övide Hoard
German (1–2) and English (3) coins became more common in Scandinavia from the late 10th century onwards. Most of these came here through trade. But some of the coins came from Viking raids – the English had to pay huge sums so that they would not be plundered.
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Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Visé, circa 1076–1091
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Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Quedlinburg, circa 1110–1125
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Penny, England, Henry I, 1100–1135
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Ornamental bracteate, Holy Roman Empire, 11th century
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Grivna, Novgorod area, circa 1000–1150
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