Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND (995-1022) front Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND (995-1022) back
Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND (995-1022) photo
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Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND

 
Silver 1.47 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Olof III (Óláfr skautkonungr) (995-1022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
995-1022
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denar (995-1050)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#192707
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross ending in triple crescents over square and trefoil, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ED - PINE - MOO - LVND

Edge

Plain

Comment

Malmer 503.1604.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was imitating Æthelred II, who was the King of England from 978 to 1016. This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a form of currency in Sweden. Despite being a copy of an English coin, it still holds significant historical value and is a unique piece of numismatic history.