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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.

Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Visé, circa 1076–1091
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  Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Visé, circa 1076–1091

Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Quedlinburg, circa 1110–1125
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  Pfennig, Holy Roman Empire, Quedlinburg, circa 1110–1125

Penny, England, Henry I, 1100–1135
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  Penny, England, Henry I, 1100–1135

Ornamental bracteate, Holy Roman Empire, 11th century
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  Ornamental bracteate, Holy Roman Empire, 11th century

Grivna, Novgorod area, circa 1000–1150
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  Grivna, Novgorod area, circa 1000–1150

Övide hoard, Eskelhem parish, Gotland, deposited after 1131
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  Övide hoard, Eskelhem parish, Gotland, deposited after 1131