Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Auction 127 17-18 Sep 2024
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DENMARK. Niels. 1104-1134. AR Penny (19mm, 0.66 g, 1h). Roskilde mint; Estman, moneyer. Crowned bust right; standard to right / Edifice; EST across lower roof. Becker Collection 120; cf. Hede I 67 (same); Hauberg 9. Toned. Good VF. Very rare.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 789308 (April 2007); G.W. de Wit (Part I, Künker 121, 12 March 2007), lot 641; Hornung's Møntauktioner 35 (2 May 1992), lot 45; Ahlstrom 4 (6 October 1973), lot 929.
Niels was the last of the sons of Svend Estridsen to succeed to the Danish throne. He was defeated by his nephew Erik Emune, "the Unforgettable" (1134-1137) at the Battle of Fotevik (4 June, 1134) where German knights in Erik's employ won the battle. Niels fled the field, but he was captured and executed soon afterwards.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 789308 (April 2007); G.W. de Wit (Part I, Künker 121, 12 March 2007), lot 641; Hornung's Møntauktioner 35 (2 May 1992), lot 45; Ahlstrom 4 (6 October 1973), lot 929.
Niels was the last of the sons of Svend Estridsen to succeed to the Danish throne. He was defeated by his nephew Erik Emune, "the Unforgettable" (1134-1137) at the Battle of Fotevik (4 June, 1134) where German knights in Erik's employ won the battle. Niels fled the field, but he was captured and executed soon afterwards.