1930 Iceland Silver 5 Kronur – 1000 Years of the Althing PCGS MS63

1930 Iceland Silver 5 Kronur – 1000 Years of the Althing PCGS MS63 (Matte)

This is a low-mintage commemorative silver 5 Kronur from Iceland, issued to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Althing (the world’s oldest parliament, founded c. 930 AD). Struck with a distinctive matte finish.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Kingdom of Iceland

•  Date: 1930

•  Mintage: 10,000

•  Catalog References: KM#2, X#2

•  Composition: Silver (.925 fine)

•  Certification: PCGS MS63 (Matte)

•  Obverse: Standing Viking chieftain (Ulfliot) with arms outstretched. Legend: MED LÖGUM SKAL LAND BYGGJA (“With Law Shall the Land Be Built”), dates 930 1930.

•  Reverse: Icelandic coat of arms featuring a falcon, with national motto EINRETT OG ÁLIT (or period equivalent).

Condition:

PCGS MS63 Matte — attractive matte silver surfaces with strong details and excellent eye appeal for the issue. Matte-finish commemoratives from this era are particularly desirable when preserved this well.

Note: With a tiny mintage of just 10,000 pieces, this is a scarce and historically significant coin celebrating Iceland’s ancient democratic traditions.

This certified piece is a standout for collectors of Icelandic, Scandinavian, or world commemorative silver. A meaningful addition to any collection focused on parliamentary history or Northern European numismatics.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.