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CNG 100, Lot: 2248. Estimate $750.
Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SWEDEN. temp. Olof Skötkonung – Arnund Jacob. Circa 1020-1050. AR Penny (20mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Imitating Quatrefoil issue of Cnut from London. Northern mint (probably Sigtuna). + IID(ИP)O RE+ ΛИGΓDEИΘ, crowned bust left within quatrefoil / + COI DERΓ EIIOI LVID, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; all over quatrefoil. Malmer Chain 145, dies 750/1938. Near EF, lightly toned, slight bend in flan, a few minor stress cracks, light scuff and a couple peck marks on obverse. Lovely style and very rare.