© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND
| Silver | 1.68 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#193017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CON - NVI - LO - IOD
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cf.Malmer-602.1112.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was imitating a coin of Æthelred II, who was the King of England from 978 to 1016. This coin was minted in Sweden during the reign of Olof Skötkonung, who ruled from 995 to 1022. Despite being a copy, it was still made of silver and weighed 1.68 grams, indicating the value and importance of the original coin.
