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Code: 11069
This is an ancient Scandinavian Viking silver bullion bar of an öre, dating to the 9th - 10th century A.D. These bars were used in the bullion economy, made from melted down coins and silver objects. Kruse (1988, 286) states that the standard weight unit of Scandinavia was the mark, which was divided into three öre, each of which consisted of three örtugar. The weight of an öre was c21-26g, and the örtugar 7.8-8.6g (ibid, 288-9). As such, the closest corresponding weight unit for this ingot would be that of an öre of 24.90 grams. It is an excellent example of a type of item often found buried in treasure hoards of a Viking age date, see also DUR-DFF172, SWYOR-F740C5 and CAM-D50DC2 for further discussion.
OBJECT: Bullion Bar
CULTURE: Scandinavian Viking
DATE: c. 9th - 10th century A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 53mm x 12mm x 6mm
WEIGHT: 24.90 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection