2022 Eric Bloodaxe Legendary Warriors 1oz Silver Bullion Round

Name: 2022 Eric Bloodaxe Legendary Warriors 1oz Silver Bullion Round
SKU: 90302
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This 2022 Eric Bloodaxe Legendary Warriors 1oz Silver Bullion Round comes in a protective Coin capsule

COIN INFORMATION

This first release in the “Legendary Warriors” series is for Eric Haraldsson, otherwise known as Eric Bloodaxe. This 1 oz of .999 fine Silver Round features this famous Viking credited in the Viking sagas with the unification of Norway. He is most well known for being a warrior and king of Norway who gained his throne through the extermination of his brothers. He also left visible traces of his own in the form of coinage issued in his name at York, he ruled from 932 to 934, and twice as King of Northumbria, from 947-948 and again from 952-954. He was the son of “Blond King” Harald I, who was king for a short time until his brother, Haakon I, took over the throne.

The obverse: displays Eric Bloodaxe standing tall on a lakeshore, holding his axe and shield and ready for a fight. His axe blade is decorated with Viking symbols, and his shield features a coiled dragon. His bearskin cape is ornately decorated at the shoulder. Mountains tower in the background. “ERIC BLOODAXE” is inscribed at the top.

The reverse: features an assortment of Viking weapons arranged in a pattern that outlines a circle. Axes, swords, arrows, a mace, and spears lie underneath a wooden bow. The center features a medallion with six arrows forming a circular shape, with the ends of their shafts meeting in the center. “LEGENDARY WARRIORS” is inscribed at the top, and “1.oz 999 FINE SILVER” along the bottom.