Description
Denmark, Erik VI Menved (1286-1319), silver Penny, Roskilde mint, 0.76g (approx. MB 160). Fine to very fine for the issue. Comes with an old hand-written and hand drawn provenance ticket from the early part of the century.
The nickname of King Eric has been much discussed. A popular explanation is that it is an abbreviation of his alleged favourite oath (‘ved alle hellige mænd’ Eng.: by all holy men). Another explanation is that it derives from the elder Danish ‘menvett’ (Eng.: bird of ill omen).