Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) front Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) back
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Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND

 
Silver 1.70 g 21.9 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
1.70 g
Diameter
21.9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431892
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: C - R - V - X

Lettering (regular font): C - R - V - X

Interesting fact

The Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) coin from Sweden was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a Christian cross on its design. This indicates that the coin was issued during a time of significant religious change in Sweden, as the country was transitioning from a pagan society to a Christian one.