Iceland 1938-N eyrir

from the Berserker Collection

This specimen is a common date of a series struck in Copenhagen for the kingdom of Iceland 1926-39. The kingdom was separated from Denmark in 1918 and coinage commenced with an issue of ten and twenty-five aurar in 1922. One and two kronur were added in 1925 and one, two and five aurar in 1926. The kingdom ended when Iceland declared herself a republic in 1944. Most issues are common, including this one. A large "3" over small "3" variety exists.

Recorded mintage: 279,000.

Specification: 1.5 g, bronze, 15 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 5.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Iceland 1937-N eyrir
• Iceland 1938-N 2 aurar
• 1939-N eyrir
• Coins and currency dated 1938