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A homeowner getting ready to create a new patio in Rebild, Denmark, has unintentionally revealed the biggest collection of Viking silver ever found in the country. At around 18.5 kilograms and is nearly three times the size of the previous holder of the Danish record, providing evidence of Viking wealth, trade and commerce. A Garden Surprise The resident made the find by pure chance when he struck metal while clearing stones, grass and gravel to build a new terrace at his home. He thought he had unearthed pieces of fence or iron but started digging and found, jewelry, coins and silver bars. "It should have just been a few hours of hard gardening to remove stubborn grass, stones and gravel