Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) front Denier - Olof Skötkonung ND (995-1022) back
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Denier - Olof Skötkonung 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#431997
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross in a solid ring. Legend around it, in a toothed ring.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +O ...

Lettering (regular font): +O ...

Interesting fact

The Olof Skötkonung coin was minted during the reign of King 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, symbolizing the country's conversion to Christianity during his reign.