2 Krónur

Issuer Iceland
Year 1958-1966
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Krónur (2 ISJ)
Currency Old króna (1885-1980)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 9.50 g
Diameter 28.00 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#13a, Schön#17a, SIEG#38
Obverse description Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by the four traditional protector spirits (`Landvættir`) of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1968
Reverse description Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ÍSLAND 2 KRÓNUR
(Translation: Iceland)
Edge Milled
Mint
Mintage 1958 - KM#13a.1 - 500 000
1958 - KM#13a.1 - Proof -
1962 - KM#13a.1 - 500 000
1962 - KM#13a.1 - Proof -
1963 - KM#13a.1 - 750 000
1963 - KM#13a.1 - Proof -
1966 - KM#13a.1 - 1 000 000
1966 - KM#13a.1 - Proof - 15 000
1966 - KM#13a.2 - 300
Numisquare ID 9107352670
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