Product Overview
New Series Vinkings: Gods - Kings - Warriors" Antique Finish 2 oz each coin
2 oz .999 Silver High Relief Antique Finish Coin
Set Highlights:
- Contains a total of 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Each coin is housed in a wooden display box featuring a unique engraving for each character with the Runic alphabet along the rim.
- All three coins feature matching serial numbers.
- Obverse: Displays the Raphael Maklouf likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the weight, purity and face value.
- Reverse: Features an depiction of each of the following: God, King and Warrior..
- Edge: Laser etched serial number, from 1 to 1,999, which matches the serial number found on the included certificate of authenticity.
2016 - 2nd. part of this striking set is a great way to start collecting the Vikings 15-Coin Series. Get your Coin Silver Vikings: Gods, Kings and Warriors today!
The Warrior:
Bjorn Ironside, the son of legendary Viking warrior and King, Ragnar of Lothbrok, is remembered as being a fierce warrior, powerful Viking chieftain and naval commander. Upon Ragnar's death, Norse legend indicates (although disputed by many) that Bjorn inherited the lands that comprise much of Sweden and Uppsala, becoming the first King of the Munso Dynasty. One of Bjorn's more notable legendary exploits included having raided France in 860 with his brother Hastein in a continuation of the tradition initiated by their father Ragnar Lothbrok. In 860, Björn led a large Viking raid down the Iberian coast, fought their way through Gibraltar, pillaged the south of France, and ultimately landed in Italy and captured the coastal city of Pisa.
Bjorn's depiction on the coin is based upon the historical account of his sacking of the town of Luna, Italy, which legend says he believed to be Rome at the time. Unable to breach the town walls by force, Bjorn sent messengers to the resident Bishop of Luna who announced (lied about) Bjorn's death and last request for a deathbed conversion, and the desire to be buried on consecrated ground within the church. The Bishop, agreeing to Bjorn's request, permitted Bjorn's "dead" body entry into the chapel with a small honor guard. To the amazement of the Italian clerics and others in attendance, Bjorn surprised the crowd by bursting from his "coffin" and fighting his way to the town gates to win their eventual freedom, allowing his army entrance to Luna and its riches.
- Country: Niue
- Face value: 2 Dollar
- Year: 2016
- Metal: Silver .999
- Weight: 2 oz
- Size: 39 mm
- Quality: Antique Finish
- Mintage: 1999 pcs
- Certificate COA: Yes
- Box: Yes
- Special Features: Serial number on the coin
