Amazing! It was dubbed as “Hoard of the Rings” when a man discovered a treasure trove of rare Viking artifacts in Western Scotland in 2014. Historians went berserk. Derek McLennan, an avid metal detector-ist, found the haul of which includes an enameled Christian cross, decorative glass bead, pottery, bird-shaped gold pin, and gold ring. Rare finds include gold ingot, crystals, and a decorated silver-gilt cup probably of Byzantine origin. Not all that glitters is gold because McLennan also discovered silver bracelets and brooches, along with coins. According to experts, bulk of the haul is silver jewelry. Items of the haul totaled to more than 100 pieces. McLennan will be the master of coin as he is set to receive a reward of £1.98 million! According to the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (QLTR), the ruling body for ownerless goods and property, decided that the relics should be handed to Nationa...
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