2 Krónur Althing

Issuer Iceland
Year 1930
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Krónur (2 ISJ)
Currency Old króna (1885-1980)
Composition Bronze
Weight 20.00 g
Diameter 35.50 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#M1, Schön#8, SIEG#100
Obverse description Female figure seated on a throne, a torch in the hand. Thor`s hammer and a cross on the armrests. She is resting the other hand on a box or book. With one foot she steps on a sword.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 930- 1930 B.B.
Reverse description The four traditional protector spirits (`Landvættir`) of Iceland, separated by a cross that defines their domain : Griðungur the bull in South-West, Gammur the eagle in North-West, Dreki the dragon in North-East and Bergrisi the giant in South-East. They are surrounded by runes.
Reverse script Latin, Runic
Reverse lettering ᛆᛚᚦᛁᚿᚴᛁ ᛋᛏᚮᚠᚿᛆᚦ ᛚᛁᚢ ᚼᚢᛚᛑᚱᚢᚦ ᚮᚴ ᚦᚱᛁᛆᛏᛁᚢ T. M. ᛚᛁᛏᛁᛆᛚ ᚼᚢᛚᛑᚱᚢᚦ ᚮᚴ ᚦᚱᛁᛆᛏᛁᚢ
(Translation: Althing was established in 930 1930)
Edge Smooth with incused inscriptions
Mint
Mintage 1930 - - 20 101
Numisquare ID 9082366260
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