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The First Coin (obverse)
unknown11th Century
Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
STOCKHOLM, Sweden
The first coin minted in Sweden, a penning, during the reign of Olof Skötkonung 995-1022. The coin bears an image of the King and the text OLAF REX AN SITUN, indicating Sigtuna as his seat. Olof Skötkonung was the first ruler in Sweden to be baptized and to keep his faith throughut his life.
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Details
- Title: The First Coin (obverse)
- Creator: unknown
- Date Created: 11th Century
- Location Created: Sigtuna, Sweden
- Physical Dimensions: diam. 2.2 cm
- Type: Coin
- Rights: CC BY
- External Link: Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
- Depicted Person: King Olof
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