Viking coin "eric rex" east anglia

[Hannahlouise]

So I'm really new to this and have never really found anything of much interest before but a few days ago I was walking with my husband in Colchester, essex UK and found an unusual coin that I thought I would try and find out a bit more about. It is silver in colour and on one side has the words "Eric" , "Rex" separated by a dagger and on the other it has what looks like a shield or flag with a cross on it. I cannot discern what the words are on this side.

For its suggested age the coin seems to be in remarkably good conditioner and therefore I am very doubtful that it is as exciting a find as I would hope. I'm thinking it's probably a replica but I just wondered if any one else knew any more about it than I do. I appreciate any information available. Thanks

 

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[oldsoapy]

Almost certainly a replica. try selling it to a coin dealer, they will soon tell you if it's genuine. Hope it is real for you but l very much doubt it. Hutch.

 

[Kevo_DFX]

Replica or fantasy coin is correct. Check it out:

Eric Bloodaxe Viking Silver Penny Replica Coin 866AD BI-210 - Buy from By The Sword, Inc.


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Actually, that's not an exact match and that page says these were patterned after real coins, so I'll bow out while the experts chime in.

 

[sagittarius98]

Replica, the silver would have toned a lot since the Viking era if it were real.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is it silver?