Iceland 500 Kronur 1961 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Jón Sigurðsson. Obverse: Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by the four traditional protector spirits (Landvættir) of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull; Gammur the eagle; Dreki the dragon; and Bergrisi the giant. Lettering: ÍSLAND 500 KRÓNUR. Reverse: Effigy of Jón Sigurðsson turned to the right. Lettering: JÓN SIGURÐSSON 1811 · 17. JÚNI · 1961. Edge Reeded. Gold 8.96g. KM 14. NGC MS 67