Description:
Obverse
The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Reverse
Ingulfur Arnason sailing on a viking ship and getting ready to throw his home posts on the beach.
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