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

 
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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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#432166
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross ending in triple crescents dividing legend. Legend around it, in a toothed ring.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +O+ ...

Lettering (regular font): +O+ ...

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Olof Skötkonung, who was the first Christian king of Sweden and ruled from 995 to 1022. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, reflecting the country's transition to Christianity during this period.