1974 Iceland 500 Krónur Silver Proof Coin - 1100th Anniversary First Settlement

The 1974 Iceland 1000 Krónur silver proof coin was issued to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the first settlement on the island (874–1974).

Obverse: Features the four traditional guardian spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland designed by Throstur Magnusson: Griðungur (the bull), Gammur (the eagle), Dreki (the dragon), and Bergrisi (the giant), with the inscription "1000 EITT ÞÚSUND KRÓNUR ÍSLAND".

Reverse: Depicts a standing woman (maiden) beside a cow with the anniversary dates 874 and 1974.

Coin Specifications

Issuer: Iceland 

Year: 1974

Composition: 0.925 sterling silver

Weight: 20.00 grams

Diameter: 35.00 mm

Mint: Royal Mint

Designer / Engraver: Thröstur Magnússon

Mintage: 42,000

Sealed in plastic packaging.