Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Olof Skötkonung (994-1021/22) silver Penny ND, Lagerqvist-12a, Sigtuna mint, Snelling as moneyer, MS65 NGC. + 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 and 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.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Olof Skötkonung (994-1021/22) silver Penny ND, Lagerqvist-12a, Sigtuna mint, Snelling as moneyer, MS65 NGC. + 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 and 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.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD