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

 
Silver 3.60 g 20.7 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
3.60 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431914
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with a letter in each quadrant, in a solid ring. Legend around it, in a beaded ring.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
+ WENGOS MO EOF
C - R - V - X

Lettering (regular font):
+ WENGOS MO EOF
C - R - V - X

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, indicating that there was a strong connection between Sweden and England during that time period.