The Crown Collection - World Gold
ICELAND

Owner Comments:

1961 500 Kronur - Design: OBVERSE: Bust of Jon Sigurdsson ~ REVERSE: National Arms, a red cross bordered with white on blue filed, supported by a bull, a winged dragon and a nordic shephard.
Mint: Copenhagen, Denmark
Mintage: 10,000
References: KM# 14 / Fr. 1
Specifications: mm / 8.9604 g. @ .9000 Gold = .2593 oz AGW
Acquired: August 2005
Pedigree: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection
Notes:
- This is the first gold coin issued by Iceland. It was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of national hero Jon Sigurdsson (1811-79). He is considered the "Father of Modern Iceland" as he championed for independance from Denmark.