Denmark, Erik VI Menved (1286-1319), silver Penny

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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…
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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).

Specification

Period 1286 - 1319 AD
Coin Group

World

Denomination

Penny

Country

Denmark

Coin House

Kingdom of Denmark

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Roskilde

Weight 0.76 g

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