Ancient coin found near Oslo An Islamic coin - a silver dirhem weighing 3 grams - dated 805 AD has been found near Oslo, Norway. Archaeologists speculate that the coin was brought to the region by Vikings. This coin is the earliest Islamic coin found in the Norwegian countries predating other examples by at least 100 years.
Glad it wasn't part of this illegal haul, but it's something to be on the lookout for in the future if some OLDER Islamic coins are (miraculously) found along the shore or in a farmers field... http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2454935.ece
