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.
From the Allan Williams Collection. Ex William J. Conte ["Viking"] Collection (Spink 150, 14 March 2001), lot 1190.