2 Krónur Althing, Iceland

2 Krónur Althing, Iceland, 1930 obverse image2 Krónur Althing, Iceland, 1930 reverse image
2 Krónur Althing coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Iceland flagIceland
  • Years of Minting:
    1930
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Muldenhütten, Germany (1887-1953)
2 Krónur Althing Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$489.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Krónur Althing Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The four traditional protector spirits (Landvttir) of Iceland, separated by a cross that defines their domain: Griungur 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.

Engraver:


Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein

Designer:


Tryggvi Magnússon

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.

Engraver:


Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein

Designer:


Baldvin Björnsson

Edge

Description:


Smooth with incuse inscriptions incused

2 Krónur Althing Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


930- 1930 B.B.

Reverse:


ᛆᛚᚦᛁᚿᚴᛁ ᛋᛏᚮᚠᚿᛆᚦ ᛚᛁᚢ ᚼᚢᛚᛑᚱᚢᚦ ᚮᚴ ᚦᚱᛁᛆᛏᛁᚢ T. M. ᛚᛁᛏᛁᛆᛚ ᚼᚢᛚᛑᚱᚢᚦ ᚮᚴ ᚦᚱᛁᛆᛏᛁᚢ

2 Krónur Althing Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

2 Krónur Althing sizes
  • Weight:20.00 g
  • Diameter:35.50 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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