Viking coins???

[WinstonWare]

Over the past few years I’ve developed an interest in the Vikings and the history surrounding that time period. I’m currently reading The Vikings: A History by Robert Ferguson. I’ve only read the first few chapters but it’s a great book so far.

 

My question is, are there Viking coins? Did the Vikings ever mint coins or did they just pillage coins from others? If there are Viking coins, is there a reference book? Any reputable dealers whom I could contact? Any other information is also more than welcome.

 

Thanks so much, Winston

 

[physics-fan3.14]

Quick Google search turned up quite a bit:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/money_01.shtml

http://www.viking.no/e/heritage/en-money.htm

 

 

And so on. I used keywords "viking coin" if you want to do the search yourself.

 

I really don't know anything about the Vikings, but it sounds like a cool project!

[WinstonWare]

Thanks guys. I'll follow up on those leads...

[Conder101]

There are also Norse copies of English hammered silver pennies.

[tenacious]

winstonware

 

Here is dealer that specifically sells Viking coins.

 

Wolfshead Gallery

 

But I post that link with some caveats.

 

First, I have found the prices on his ancient Greek coins to be very high. I don't know if that extends to his Viking coins or not since I don't collect those. But they may be high too.

 

Second, at shows I have found the seller to be arrogant.

 

So for those reasons I avoid his web site and show tables. But I thought you would want to at least look at his Viking coins for the sake of learning and interest.

 

 

[WinstonWare]

winstonware

 

Here is dealer that specifically sells Viking coins.

 

Wolfshead Gallery

 

But I post that link with some caveats.

 

First, I have found the prices on his ancient Greek coins to be very high. I don't know if that extends to his Viking coins or not since I don't collect those. But they may be high too.

 

Second, at shows I have found the seller to be arrogant.

 

So for those reasons I avoid his web site and show tables. But I thought you would want to at least look at his Viking coins for the sake of learning and interest.

 

 

Oh cool thanks. Aren't most coin dealers arrogant