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The bronze artefact, called a die, would have been used to create decorative motifs to be applied to a military helmet (Jason Jones/PA)
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Sam Russell19 July 2023
A Viking artefact used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets has sold at auction for £15,000.
The construction industry worker, who was with his wife Lisa, said he had forgotten to charge his main detector and was using his backup machine.
The bronze artefact, called a die, was bought by a UK collector during an auction at Noonans Mayfair in London on Tuesday.
Mr Jones is going to share the money with the landowner and use his share to support his family.