Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Amidst the treasures of the Silverdale Hoard, one coin stands out as a clever counterfeit, crafted from an inexpensive base metal and silver-plated to mimic a silver Frankish denier. The presence of such fakes is not unique; even Viking-age trading hubs like Coppergate have yielded counterfeit foreign coins, including imitation Islamic dirhams. Evidently, Viking traders needed to exercise caution, as shrewd individuals with counterfeit currency were always on the prowl, seeking to outwit and strike a deal to their advantage!
The Silverdale Hoard is on display at the JORVIK Viking Centre until mid-October 2023.
Amidst the treasures of the Silverdale Hoard, one coin stands out as a clever counterfeit, crafted from an inexpensive base metal and silver-plated to mimic a silver Frankish denier. The presence of such fakes is not unique; even Viking-age trading hubs like Coppergate have yielded counterfeit foreign coins, including imitation Islamic dirhams. Evidently, Viking traders needed to exercise caution, as shrewd individuals with counterfeit currency were always on the prowl, seeking to outwit and strike a deal to their advantage!
The Silverdale Hoard is on display at the JORVIK Viking Centre until mid-October 2023.
