A few more Viking Ships

Refrema

Several members have asked for a few more, so here are 3 unusual Viking Ships. I have lots to choose from, but these are among my favorites.


This is a French medal from 1911 to commemorate the Norman invasion 1000 years ago. It is Silver 68 X42 mm. Albert Guilloux was the artist, and this is the only one I have ever seen.




This Medal is White Porcelain 48 mm with a red center. It says in German that they are commerating their excursion into Norway. Note the Swastika on the Viking Ship. It is for April 9, 1940, the date that Germany invaded Norway. This one was very hard to find.




This coin was among the hardest to find. I asked dealers and collectors around the world to look for it. It is Silver Proof 1000 Pesetas, from Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. The total mintage was 100. I had so many looking for it, that I actually have 2. I got one from Brazil, and a month later another one showed up. I couldn’t tell the second dealer no, so I bought the second one.



Thanks for your great comments, and I hope you enjoy these also.
Bob

laurentyvan

Very unique pieces, very attractive and each with a stong personality. I'm taken with the contrast in the distinct types you've presented to us-nice job.
What will you end up doing with the duplicate?

python

That white medal is pretty cool.

cladking

Wow!!! They are all three incredible. The second one sends chills down my spine and the
first is extremely attractive. I gotta have that third one too.

lordmarcovan

What the previous post said. That first is absolutely gorgeous; the second is attractive and rather chilling at the same time.

rhound1977

very neat and ineresting

Askari

Pretty incredible, indeed!! I've seen that plaque once before, but was unsuccessful in my bid on it.

cosmicdebris

Awesome I like the eagle on the white medal too.

newbiecollector

ENVY....... I am very impressed. Love 'em all.......

Shipcoin

I'm thinking taht N1 is just masterpiece! And also I like very much the last one--gorgeus coin!!!!!!!! youreally know how to choose them ---please continue do it, Bob!!

And now I'm going to see your e-mails with the list of coins THANKS for sending it, it looks like I'll be very busy at this weekend!

Refrema

Thanks for everyone’s great comments. I’m sure that others here have a few items which have stories behind them that make them special items in their collections. Why not share them with everyone.

Several times over the last couple of years I had thought I was about done, but then another ship or two will show up. Unfortunately, the new ones I find now, tend to be quite a bit more expensive.

Next week, I will post a few more beauties, which I am sure that very few of you have ever seen. Even non collectors who come to our house start to find them fascinating. As many of us collectors find out, a collection can turn into an obsession. I also have about 10 Miniature Viking ships of Bronze, Silver, and Pewter.

Bob

NCViking

Bob,

I recently found a piefort version of the 1998 Saharawi 1,000 pesatas silver piece. The porcelain piece IS very difficult to find too. The 2012 Canadian gold piece is also very attractive. I guess the Viking influence will continue.