20 Euros Battle of Clontarf
2014 year| Gold (.999) | 0.50 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Brian Boru
Lettering:
20 EURO
CLONTARF
1014
Edge
Milled
Comment
High king Brian Boru depicted on the obvers of the coin led the Irish King's into the battle of Clontarf against the Viking forces on the 23rd of April 1014. The battle resulted in an Irish victory and led to the breaking of the viking hold in Ireland. However Brian Boru died in the battle.
This coin commemorates 1000 years since the battle. 1014 - 2014
Interesting fact
The 2014 Irish Gold €20 coin commemorating the Battle of Clontarf has a unique feature - it's the first time the Irish harp, a national symbol of Ireland, was depicted on a gold coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Battle of Clontarf) 2014 coin.
