Real-life events can be just as dramatic as any fiction, as evidenced by the tale of stolen Viking coins, an undercover sting, and two men protesting their innocence. All in all, the hoard consists of 186 silver coins , 1 item of gold jewellery, 6 items of silver jewellery and 15 silver ingots . Historically, the other ruler on this Two Emperor coin, Ceolwulf II, has been portrayed in a negative light by the Saxons, as observed in the Anglo-Saxon chronicle , which described him as an ‘unwise thegn’. As a result, the airbrushing of Ceolwulf II from history is finally being revisited and corrected by revisionist historians. Top image: Coin of King Alfred and King Ceolwulf II.

Source: The Guardian April 13, 2023 14:19 UTC