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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Penny - Eric Blood-Axe 2nd reign
| Silver | 1.35 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric Blood Axe (948, 952-954) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 952-954 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with pellets in quarters within inner circle, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + INGELGAR · IOT
Translation: Ingelgar, moneyer.
Comment
English coins of the Hiberno-Norse Vikings, later period (939-954), Eric Blood-Axe, second reign (952-954);Sword type, Eoferwic (York) mint; Ingelgar, moneyer.
“…rise quickly and go and meet the prince. Invite him in, it is Eiríkr; it is he I am expecting… he has reddened his blade in many a land and borne a bloody sword… Good fortune to you now, Eiríkr: you will be welcome here, and go, wise, into the hall.”
After falling in battle Eric Bloodaxe is greeted by Odin at the entrance to Valhalla. From the ‘Eiríksmál’, a skadlic pangeryic composed for Eric’s widow, Grunnhild.
Interesting fact
The Viking Kingdom of York, where this coin was minted, was a short-lived kingdom that was established by the Viking leader Eric Blood-Axe in the 10th century. Despite its brief existence, the kingdom played a significant role in the history of the British Isles and Frisia.