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A Hedeby Birka Coin (obverse)

unknown9th Century

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Although found at Birka, north of Stockholm, during an archeological excavation this coin was minted in Hedeby, Denmark. The imagery stems from even further away: Dorestad in the Netherlands.

Details

  • Title: A Hedeby Birka Coin (obverse)
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 9th Century
  • Location Created: Hedeby, Denmark
  • Physical Dimensions: diam. 1.8 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Coin, Ship
  • Type: Coin
  • Rights: CC BY
  • External Link: Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
  • Depicted Topic: Viking ship

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