Eric VI Menved (1274 - 13 November 1319) was King of Denmark (1286-1319) and a son of Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg. He became king in 1286, when his father was murdered 20 November by unknown assailants. Since Eric VI was then still a minor his mother ruled for him until 1294. He died 1319 having survived all his 15 children, Denmark was a kingdom in a state of decay behind the appearance of a great power.
Erik Menved Civil War penning 1286 - 1319:
Slesvig (Roskilde) mint.
Material: Billon. Weight: 0.9 grams. Maximum diameter: 18mm.
cf. Mansfeld-Bullner 422.

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