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1000 Krónur (first settlement on the island) – Iceland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1100th anniversary of the first settlement on the island

Iceland

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: Iceland

Period:

Republic

(since 1944)

Currency:

Old króna

(1885—1980)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 128,000

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 30 g

Silver weight: 27.75 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #21

Numista: #14573

Value

Exchange value: 1000 ISJ

Bullion value: $78.88

Inflation-adjusted value: 978392.88 ISJ

Obverse

Description:

Iceland's four guardian spirits: Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.

Inscription:

1000 EITT ÞÚSUND KRÓNUR

ÍSLAND

Translation:

One Thousand Kronur

Iceland

Script: Latin

Languages: Old Norse, Icelandic

Engraver: Throstur Magnusson

Reverse

Description:

Two vikings observing a fiery geyser.

Inscription:

874-1974

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	70,000
1974	—	58,000	Proof

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