Description
Viking Coin. Scandinavian, King Harold Hardrada Norway, 1047-1066 AD 1st issue
We are delighted to offer for sale these close copies of the original coin.
The Coin is hand struck with our own hand cut dies, The coin is available in either lead free English Pewter or Sterling Silver (925, 2.7 grams approx.)
These make a great addition to any pouch or Living history dice game, Suitable for all cultures of the period.
These coins are accepted for use within:
The Vikings
Regia Anglorum.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know
What do we know about this coin?
It was King Harald Hardrada who first introduced a national monetary system in Norway. All the coins were struck in a single size and standard and weighed 0,9 gram. Foreign coins were soon replaced by Harald’s coins, and they were valid currency everywhere in the kingdom.
The obverse motif is called a triqvetra and symbolized the Christian Trinity. The reverse shows a cross, as was the custom in other Christian countries. But Harald also chose a deeply religious motif for the obverse side, which usually showed a king’s portrait.
