10 000 Krónur (1st Settlement) 1974 front 10 000 Krónur (1st Settlement) 1974 back
10 000 Krónur (1st Settlement) 1974 photo

10 000 Krónur 1st Settlement

1974 year
Gold (.900) 15.50 g 27.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Iceland
Period
Republic (1944-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
10 000 Krónur (10 000&nbspISJ)
Currency
Old króna (1885-1980)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
15.50 g
Diameter
27.00 mm
Thickness
2.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52322
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Ingulfur Arnason sailing on a viking ship and getting ready to throw his home posts on the beach.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 874-1974

Engraver: Throstur Magnusson

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10,000 Krónur (1st Settlement) 1974 gold coin from Iceland is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 1,000th anniversary of the first settlement of Iceland by Viking explorers. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Viking settlers arriving in Iceland, while the reverse side features an image of the Icelandic coat of arms. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  8000 - - - - - -

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