3340) The Battle of Clontarf, Ireland: 1000th Anniversary of Ireland: A 20 Euro Gold Coin issued by Ireland to commemorate the famous battle: Year of Coin issue: 2024:
Description:
Two centuries before the Battle of Clontarf, Norsemen
arrived in Ireland and gradually established settlements around Ireland.
High King of Ireland Brian Boru from Munster had defeated the Viking armies in several battles.
Mael Mordha, the King of Leinster had joined forces with the Vikings, including the leader of the Dublin Vikings, Sigtrygg Silkbeard, to challenge Brian Boru’s authority. Brian and his army set off towards Dublin to quell the challenge.
The opposing forces met on Good Friday 23 April 1014 and the result was the bloodiest day in ancient Ireland.
King Brian’s army routed Mael Mordha’s army of Leinster men and Vikings and drove the fleeing Vikings back towards the sea at Clontarf.
According to legend, as the victorious King Brian knelt praying in his tent, the Viking Brodir ran into Brian’s tent slaying the King with his axe.
The Battle of Clontarf left Ireland in political stalemate. Brian Boru was dead, and his passing had a major impact.
He had united Ireland in a way that had never been seen before - a huge achievement.
However, the Dublin Vikings continued to prosper economically after Clontarf and in time a new Hiberno-Norse culture was achieved.
These historic limited issue €20 collector coins have been struck to the highest proof quality in .999 Fine Gold.
The Coin:
The Specifications of this Coin are:
Year: 2024
Metal Composition: 0.999 Fineness Gold (Au)
Coin Weight: 0.5g
Denomination: 20 Euro
Coin Quality: Proof (P)
Issue Limit: 12,000 pieces
Designer (Reverse): Noel Hoare
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