Summary
A missing coin from a stolen Viking treasure hoard was found for sale in Croydon, London. George Powell and Layton Davies, who originally uncovered more than 300 silver coins and gold jewelry in 2015, had been jailed for selling the find unlawfully instead of declaring it. Despite one coin being found, most of the treasure, including over 230 coins, remains missing, and investigations are still ongoing.
Key Facts
- A missing coin from a stolen Viking treasure was discovered for sale in London.
- In 2015, George Powell and Layton Davies found over 300 silver coins and gold items in Herefordshire.
- They sold the treasure instead of reporting it, which led to their imprisonment.
- Over 230 of the original coins are still unaccounted for.
- Experts say the coins have changed what we know about England's history.
- Police believe organized crime groups worldwide may hold the missing coins.
- The hoard included items like a gold ring, thought to be a ruler’s, a crystal pendant, and a bracelet.
- Plans are in place for the hoard to be exhibited at Hereford Museum after renovations.
