The tally is still underway, but an early estimate suggests as many as 20,000 silver coins, rings, pendants, and other jewelry were uncovered. Born no later than the 1140s, Eriksson ruled over medieval Sweden from 1172 CE until his death around 1195 CE. Credit: Stockholm County Administrative BoardIn addition to Erikkson’s KANATUS currency, the cauldron also contained rarer “bishop coins” minted in Europe during the Middle Ages for clergy. The images on these coins suggest clergy actively negotiated with kings, and wielded quite a bit of power in medieval Sweden. According to Stockholm county officials, Swedish law entitles any person who discovers an “ancient silver find” the chance to receive a finder’s fee.