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Ancient Islamic coin found in Norway

May 30, 2008 - 0 comments
Oslo -- Archaeologists in Norway say an ancient Islamic coin dating back to 805 AD was found just west of Oslo.

Oslo -- Archaeologists in Norway say an ancient Islamic coin dating back to 805 AD was found just west of Oslo.

Aftenposten said the silver dirhem was minted in Iran.

While similar coins have previously been found in the area, they were all at least 100 years younger.

Houshang Khazaei of the University of Oslo said dirhems, which contain about three grams of silver, likely came to Norway with Viking traders.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International.

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