Eric Bloodaxe Legendary Warriors Series 1oz .999 Silver Medallion

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Eric Bloodaxe Legendary Warriors Series 1oz .999 Silver Medallion

Collect the FIRST in the series depicting Eric Bloodaxe on 1oz of .999 fine silver!

REVERSE: The common reverse depicts an array of historic weaponry that represents all the warriors included in the Legendary Warrior Series. LEGENDARY WARRIORS and 1.oz 999 FINE SILVER are inscribed as well.

OBVERSE: The legendary viking is depicted with an axe in his right hand and a shield in his left. He stands at the bow of his viking ship ready for whatever may come. ERIC BLOODAXE is inscribed along the outer top rim.

Eric Bloodaxe: The Legendary Viking King

Eric Bloodaxe remains one of the most recognizable rulers of the Viking Age—a figure whose name evokes power, daring leadership, and enduring myth. Commonly identified as a son of Harald Fairhair—the first king to unite Norway—Eric Bloodaxe served briefly as a king in Norway and later ruled in Northumbria during the tenth century, particularly in York. His evocative nickname, often associated with formidable prowess in battle, has inspired centuries of retellings about ambition, loyalty, and the shifting tides of power in early medieval northern Europe.

Eric Bloodaxe’s epithet, “Bloodaxe,” sits at the heart of his legend and helps explain why collectors are drawn to his story. In Viking culture, epithets were not mere flourishes; they were markers of identity, reputation, and achievement. “Bloodaxe” likely points to Eric Bloodaxe Viking’s feared effectiveness in battle and the formidable impression he made across Scandinavia and the British Isles. In sagas and chronicles, such names functioned as shorthand for a leader’s qualities and deeds, distilling a lifetime into a single potent image. For enthusiasts today, the name conjures a vivid narrative of a warrior-king whose presence shaped political landscapes and whose legend persists in art, literature, and collectible coinage.

Legendary Warrior Series

The Legendary Warriors Series in .999 fine silver honors the courage, skill, and enduring legacy of history’s most renowned fighters through expertly crafted medallions. Each release captures the persona of a celebrated warrior through layered relief work and historically informed motifs, offering both a striking centerpiece and a significant addition to any silver collection. If you are seeking a high-quality, story-driven silver series, these medallions present a compelling balance of authenticity, craftsmanship, and value.