2 Krónur

Features

Issuer Iceland
Period Republic (1944-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1958-1966
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 ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 17420
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References KM# 13a,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 17a
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1958

Reverse

Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ÍSLAND
2
KRÓNUR

Translation: Iceland

Edge

Milled

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

KM#13a.1 : thin planchet

KM#13a.2 : thick planchet (11.5 g)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1958  500 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.90 $ 2.20 $ 3.00 32% KM#13a.1
1958  0.7% KM#13a.1 - Proof
1962  500 000 $ 0.41 $ 1.40 27% KM#13a.1
1962  0.7% KM#13a.1 - Proof
1963  750 000 $ 0.67 $ 1.00 $ 1.20 $ 2.00 38% KM#13a.1
1963  0.7% KM#13a.1 - Proof
1966  1 000 000 $ 0.87 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 41% KM#13a.1
1966  15 000 2% KM#13a.1 - Proof
1966  300 1.7% KM#13a.2

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