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 1.45 g 20.0 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
1.45 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#431949
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with legend around it, in a toothed ring.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + DI ... N ...

Lettering (regular font): + DI ... N ...

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 of an English coin, it has its unique features and is considered a valuable collector's item for numismatists.