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

 
Silver 1.49 g -
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
1.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#434078
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: IE+ ... AN

Lettering (regular font): IE+ ... AN

Comment

Malmer 183.1383

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. It's fascinating to see how different cultures and kingdoms influenced each other's currency, even in the medieval period.