Roark Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Concerning the Iceland 1930 Althing series, does anyone know the significance of the mythological & historical figures on the coins? Who are the figures on the coins? Does anyone know a translation for the runes on the 2 Kronur coin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirde56 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 The 4 symbols of Iceland are the sea eagle, dragon, bull and giant, the so-called protectors of the land who according to legend protected Iceland from invasion by Danish King Harald Blatand. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_I_of_Denmark The 3 1930 unofficial coins were struck privately by the Saxon State Mint in Muldenhutten, Germany at the instigation of a parliamentary committee for the 1000th anniversary of the Althing (Parliament). 2 Kronor 20,000 minted, features a seated figure and Icelandic cross. 5 Kr 10,000, Ulfliot the lawgiver, dragons. 10 Kr 10,000, the King of Thule and national arms. You might also try a library for a copy of Unusual World Coins and Schon's World Coin Catalogue for pictures, values and lots more interesting info. Sorry, no help on the runes. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Can you tell me where you read about "Ulfliot the lawgiver" and the "King of Thule"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Can you tell me where you read about "Ulfliot the lawgiver" and the "King of Thule"? Brad already mentioned the Schön catalog. And Ulfliot is mentioned on the 5 kr coin: "AlÞingi vas sett at raÞi Ulfliots ok allra landsmanna". The runes on the 2 kr piece translate (again according to Schön) to "The AlÞing was founded (or established) in 930." Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I love the one you have displayed but I cant find one as cheap as I would like. I recently bought the coin with the maiden and the cow...great looking coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngdawa Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'm pretty late in the game (more precise, 10 years), but my attention was drawn to the 2 krónur coin today, just 30 minutes ago. The runic inscription reads: Alþingi stofnaþ niu hundruþ ok þriatiu = Althing was established in 930 And below in says: Nitian hundruþ ok þriatiu = 1930 Again, sorry I'm late. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Better late than never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngdawa Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 3:26 AM, thedeadpoint said: Better late than never! I know, right? 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 No time like the present. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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