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10 Krónur
(Althing) – Iceland
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
1000 years of Althing
Iceland
Context
Year:
1930
Issuer:
Iceland
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler:
Christian X
Currency:
Old króna
(1885—1980)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
10,101
Material
Diameter:
45 mm
Weight:
35 g
Silver weight:
32.38 g
Thickness:
2.5 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
92.5%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
OBVERSE ↑
⟳
flip
REVERSE ↑
References
Numista:
#79627
Value
Exchange value:
10 ISJ
Bullion value:
$92.03
Obverse
Description:
The King of Thulé on his throne, flanked by two kneeling nude figures, with a backdrop of sun, sea, and mountains.
Inscription:
E. J.
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Designer:
Einar Jónsson
Reverse
Description:
Iceland's coat of arms encircled by its four guardian spirits (Landvættir): the bull, eagle, dragon, and giant.
Inscription:
B. B.
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Designer:
Baldvin Björnsson
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions (face value) incused
Legend:
10 KRÓNUR
Translation:
Ten Krónur
Language:
Icelandic
Categories
Animal
>
Cow
Geography
>
Mountain
Geography
>
Sea
Transportation
>
Watercraft
Mythology
>
Fantastic animal
Person
>
Monarch
Symbol
>
Flag
Symbol
>
Crown
Symbol
>
Sun
Mints
Name
Mark
Muldenhütten
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1930
—
10,101
+
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