SWEDEN. temp. Olof Skötkonung (the Treasurer). 995–1022. AR Penny (21mm, 2.00 g, 4h). Imitating obverse of Long cross type of Æthelred II, reverse of Quatrefoil type of Cnut. Sigtuna mint. Struck circa 1000/5-1020.Electronic Auction 482 World, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SWEDEN. temp. Olof Skötkonung (the Treasurer). 995–1022. AR Penny (21mm, 2.00 g, 4h). Imitating obverse of Long cross type of Æthelred II, reverse of Quatrefoil type of Cnut. Sigtuna mint. Struck circa 1000/5-1020. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / Voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; all over quatrefoil. SMH Period II, 490 = Malmer chain 3-Link, dies 334/1968. Toned. Light scratch. VF. Rare. |