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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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Olof Skötkonung (994-1021/22) silver Penny ND MS65 NGC, Sigtuna mint, Snelling as moneyer, Lagerqvist-12A. + OLVF REX ZbEVOX, draped bust of Olof right, a scepter held before him / + SNELLINC MO ZIN, short voided cross with C R V X within quarters. An absolutely stunning example of this early Viking era coinage with razor sharp details and superb cabinet patina. A jaw-dropping specimen which is certainly among the finest known. We doubt that another piece can match this coin for dazzling eye appeal. Olof Skötkonung (the treasurer) was the first Christian king of Sweden and was baptised in 1008 at Husaby. He died 13 years later, apparently as a result of refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods. He was later canonized as Saint Olof.
Ex. Eric P. Newman Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Olof Skötkonung (994-1021/22) silver Penny ND MS65 NGC, Sigtuna mint, Snelling as moneyer, Lagerqvist-12A. + OLVF REX ZbEVOX, draped bust of Olof right, a scepter held before him / + SNELLINC MO ZIN, short voided cross with C R V X within quarters. An absolutely stunning example of this early Viking era coinage with razor sharp details and superb cabinet patina. A jaw-dropping specimen which is certainly among the finest known. We doubt that another piece can match this coin for dazzling eye appeal. Olof Skötkonung (the treasurer) was the first Christian king of Sweden and was baptised in 1008 at Husaby. He died 13 years later, apparently as a result of refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods. He was later canonized as Saint Olof.
Ex. Eric P. Newman Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD