A 900-year-old coin associated with Magnus Barefoot, often described as Norway’s last Viking king, is reported to have been found after being mistaken for an ordinary “button.” According to accounts from multiple outlets, the coin was unearthed by a metal detectorist and at first appeared to be a small, corroded item resembling a button. Researchers later identified it as a rare coin from Magnus Barefoot’s reign. Reports say the discovery is significant because it is the first of its kind found on Norwegian soil, distinguishing it from previously known examples. The identification also connects the find to Magnus Barefoot’s broader historical role, including his currency reforms during his rule. While early observers treated the object as a mundane artifact, subsequent examination establishes its historical and archaeological value and places it within the context of late Viking-era economic activity in Norway.