500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland

500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland, 1961 obverse image500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland, 1961 reverse image
500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Iceland flagIceland
  • Years of Minting:
    1961
  • Period:
    Republic (1944-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.19-$95.00

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

500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Jn Sigursson facing to the right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ÍSLAND 500 KRÓNUR

Reverse:

JÓN SIGURÐSSON 1811 · 17. JÚNI · 1961

500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

500 Krónur Jón Sigurðsson sizes
  • Weight:8.9604 g
  • Diameter:23.00 mm
  • Thickness:1.50 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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