Viking coin Jorvik

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During the 10th century AD, Saxon king Aethelred (the Unready) paid the Vikings a sum of money so they would stop raiding his country. This payment became known as Danegeld. It did not stop the Vikings from invading England in 1013, led by Sweyn Forkbeard, king of Denmark. After an inconclusive campaign, the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings agreed that a part of England — known as the Danelaw — would remain in Danish hands. Sweyn placed his son Cnut in charge of this part of the Viking empire.

This coin is a reproduction of the pennies minted in York (Jorvik). It is dedicated to St. Peter, patron saint of York.