Description

Iceland.

The Settlement of Iceland 1100th Anniversary.

Sterling silver coins issued by  Islands.

1000 Kronur & 500 Kronur.

Obverse: The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.

1000 Kronur reverse: Two vikings looking at a fire or a stylized geyser. 30g, 39mm, KM# 21.

500 Kronur Reverse: A woman standing beside a cow. 20g, 35mm, KM# 20

Mintage both coins: 70,000.

Uncirculated in case.