# Slagelse Hoard

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The **Slagelse Hoard** (Danish: *Slagelseskatten*), discovered in 1883 beneath a tile floor in a medieval cellar on Smedegade in [Slagelse](/source/Slagelse), is the largest medieval [gold hoard](/source/Hoard) ever discovered in Denmark.

## Discovery

The Slagelse Hoard was discovered in 1883 beneath a tile floor in a medieval basement on Smadegade in Slagelse.[1] It was found by two construction workers. Their reward equalled more than a year's salary.[2]

## Description

The hoard consisted of 186 European gold coins (total weight: c. 700 g (25 oz)), 269 European silver coins, four silver bars as well as jewellery (mainly finger rings), buckles and decorative garment components.[3] The youngest coins date from 1372.[1]

## Interpretation

It has been suggested that the hoard may be associated with the [Danehof](/source/Danehof) in Slagelse in 13876 where [Olaf](/source/Olaf_II_of_Denmark), at just six years old, was elected as the successor to his grandfather [Valdemar IV](/source/Valdemar_IV_of_Denmark).[1][3]

## References

1. ["Slagelseskatten"](https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/Slagelseskatten) (in Danish). *lex.dk*. Retrieved 21 March 2023.

1. ["1300-tallet - skattefundenes store periode"](http://www.danskmoent.dk/artikler/jsj1300.htm) (in Danish). *danskmoent.dk*. Retrieved 21 March 2023.

1. ["Skattefund Skattefund, Smedegade Slagelse"](https://samlinger.natmus.dk/dmr/asset/168087) (in Danish). Nationalmuseet. Retrieved 21 March 2023.

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