A Danish college student unearths historical jewelry using a metal detector.

An ancient find in Denmark, discovered by a 22-year-old college student, was much larger than initially believed.

In the spring of 2021, an archaeology student from Aarhus University, Gustav Bruunsgaard, went to a field near Elsted with his metal detector. This area had previously been excavated and yielded artifacts dating back to the Viking Age.

A silver arm ring was discovered by Bruunsgaard while using his metal detector during his search of the land, as stated in a translated press release from the Moesgaard Museum.

Upon returning to the location a few days later, Bruunsgaard discovered six more pieces of ancient jewelry.

The experts have dated the jewelry back to the early days of the Viking Age, around 800 A.D., according to the museum.

The seven silver pieces discovered by Bruunsgaard weighed over half a kilogram and were likely used as currency during the Viking era, as they were traded for various goods.

The discovery made by Kasper H. Andersen, PhD, a historian at Moesgaard Museum, is a "fantastically interesting find from the Viking Age," according to a press release. This discovery connects Aarhus with Russia and Ukraine in the east and the British islands in the west, highlighting the central role that Aarhus played in the world of the Vikings, which extended from the North Atlantic to Asia.

The Viking Age was characterized by extensive sea travel, as per the National Museum of Denmark's website. During this era, the Vikings embarked on raids, engaged in trade, and conquered lands beyond Scandinavia.

The Moesgaard Museum noted that three band-shaped, heavily stamped rings discovered recently in Denmark were similar to a design that became popular in Ireland.

The ring that resembles a coil or compacted spring is similar in style to those from Russia or Ukraine, while the three bangles with a smooth, simple design are believed to have originated in Scandinavia and England, according to the museum.

The National Museum of Denmark will eventually receive the silver treasure currently exhibited at the Moesgaard Museum.