May 12 2009
Amateur Detectorist Stumbles upon Rare Treasure Cache!
Imagine being out with your metal detector and finding a most rare find by accident. If you were staring into the glinting gold in your hands, I can bet that you would be screaming and jumping for joy. That’s what local amateur detectorist Benny Pennerup most likely did as he stumbled upon 1,000 year old Islamic coins, silver jewelry.
The area where Mr. Pennerup found the treasure cache was said to be in an ordinary rural field! This field is located in Funen, Denmark’s third largest island. Local archaeologists from the Odense City Museum were called out to help with the dig. They found 41 silver coins, a silver bracelet and half of a highly decorative Thor’s Hammer. The coins are said to have originated from the ancient times of the caliphs, while others are from the area around present day Russia. “source:”
The museum has clearly stated that this is the largest historical coin finds in the history of Funen. They believe that these coins were most likely traded or acquired by Vikings, given the time frame (1,000 years ago.) Benny Pennerup is expected to receive compensation for his find and will be recognized by the National Museum. I can honestly say that is one of my dreams, which is to find something of such historical significance. Personally, it would not be about money or fame, but about the actual thrill of the find for myself.
