Viking artefact found by metal detectorist sells at auction for £15,000
The artefact was used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets.
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A Viking artefact used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets has sold at auction for £15,000.
Metal detectorist Jason Jones, 44, of Norwich, made the find while searching a field near Watton in Norfolk in January, having previously found two medieval silver coins there.
The bronze artefact, called a die, was bought by a UK collector during an auction at Noonans Mayfair in London on Tuesday.
Mr Jones is going to share the money with the landowner and use his share to support his family.
