Pièce d'argent sterling 1000 couronnes

Leif Ericsson was a Norse explorer who is thought to have discovered North America almost 500 years before Christopher Columbus. There is speculation that Ericsson’s voyage landed near Newfoundland, Canada and correlate with historical settlements in the region.

Highlights

• This coin may ship in a plastic flip sleeve or coin capsule depending on availability
• Consisting of 26.73 grams of 925 Sterling Silver
• The obverse features the four protective spirits of Iceland including the bull, the eagle, the dragon, and the giant along with the legal tender value and country of issue
• The reverse features a left-facing portrait of Leif Ericsson with a sheathed sword and axe in hand along with the inscriptions “LEIFUR EIRÍKSSON SONUR ÍSLANDS”, “FUNDUR NORÐUR-AMERÍKU” “1000” and “2000”
• The reverse inscriptions translate to “Leif Ericsson, son of Iceland, Founder of North America”
• This coin commemorates the 1000 year anniversary of Leif Ericsson’s voyage to the Americas