SWEDEN. Olof Skötkonung (the Treasurer), 995–1022. Penny (Silver, 20 mm, 1.64 g), imitating a long cross type penny of Aethelred II, Sigtuna, 1000-1020. OOΓIΓDIOV[...] Bare-headed and draped bust to left. Rev. ✠IOIIOICOI Voided long cross with triple crescent ends. Cf. SCBC 1151 (for prototype). Malmer (SMH) 249. A nicely toned example with a particularly wild portrait. The flan somewhat wavy, otherwise, extremely fine.

Olof Skötkonung was the first Christian King of Sweden. He was baptised by Saint Sigfrid of Sweden in year 1008 in Husaby