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

 
Silver 2.40 g 22.3 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
2.40 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431903
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:
+ GODWINE MOTAOIA Z
C - R - V - X

Lettering (regular font):
+ GODWINE MOTAOIA Z
C - R - V - X

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) from Sweden made of Silver weighing 2.40 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Olof Skötkonung, who was the first Christian king of Sweden and ruled from 995 to 1022. This coin was likely used as a means of exchange and payment during his reign and could have been used to purchase goods and services.