© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
Denier - Olof Skötkonung / Imitating Æthelred II, 978-1016 ND
| Silver | 1.15 g | - |
| 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 | 1.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#434076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross ending in triple crescents dividing legend. Legend around it, in a toothed ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: NM:I - M+I - MIIII - NII
Lettering (regular font): NM:I - M+I - MIIII - NII
Comment
Malmer 304.1487
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 made in Sweden during the reign of Olof Skötkonung, who ruled from 995 to 1022. Despite being made in Sweden, the coin was modeled after the English coinage of Æthelred II, indicating the influence of English currency on other countries during that time period.
