1926 1 Eyrir Iceland Coin

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1926 1 Eyrir Iceland Coin

This small but historic Iceland 1 eyrir coin, dated 1926, was issued during the Kingdom of Iceland period under Danish rule (Christian X as king). Struck in bronze, it measures approximately 15 mm in diameter and weighs about 1.5–1.57 g, with a plain edge and typical mid-20th-century patina—showing light wear, minor spots, and age toning consistent with circulation.

• Obverse: Features the crowned royal monogram of King Christian X (interlaced “C” and Roman numeral “X” beneath a crown), flanked by the split date “19” and “26”. Encircling legend: “ÍSLANDS KONUNGUR” (King of Iceland). Mint marks include “HCN” (mint master Hans Christian Nielsen) and “GJ” (engraver Gunnar Jensen) near the lower rim, from the Copenhagen Mint (heart mint mark implied in series).
• Reverse: Bold central “1” flanked by floral or cross-like ornaments (often described as stars or crosses), with the legend “ÍSLAND” above and “FYRIR” below (translating to “Iceland 1 eyrir”). The design emphasizes simplicity for low-denomination circulation coinage.

Part of the series KM# 5 (or KM# 5.1 variant), minted from 1926–1942 with a 1926 mintage of around 405,000 pieces. Eyrir was the subunit of the Icelandic króna (100 eyrir = 1 króna) until decimalization and phase-out in the 1980s. This coin reflects Iceland’s status as a kingdom in personal union with Denmark before full independence in 1944. A classic entry-level piece for collectors of Icelandic coinage, Scandinavian bronze minors, Christian X issues, or pre-WWII Nordic numismatics—affordable yet tied to Iceland’s royal and monetary history.