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The Vikings Oseberg Ship
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a colourised scene of the Oseberg Viking longship at sea with crewmen visible on deck, set against an orange sail and sky. To the right, a struck relief effigy of Leif Ericson in full armour, holding a shield and sword, dominates the field. The legends OSEBERG SHIP and LEIF ERIC-SON appear in the field in Latin lettering, with a beaded border encircling the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | OSEBERG SHIP LEIF ERIC-SON |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a Viking longship with a striped sail, ornate dragon-headed prow with scrollwork, and three round shields along the hull, shown riding stylised waves in high relief. A decorative Norse interlace knotwork border frames the upper portion of the field, and the legend THE VIKINGS appears along the lower rim above the beaded border. |
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