1974 Iceland 1000 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: Features two Vikings looking at a steaming geyser or fire, dated "874-1974".

Coin Specifications

Issuer: Iceland

Mint: The Royal Mint

Composition: 0.925 sterling silver

Weight: 30 grams

Diameter: 39 mm

Mintage: 58,000 pieces

Sealed in plastic packaging.