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  • 25 Öre 1952-1961, KM# 824, Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf
  • 25 Öre 1952-1961, KM# 824, Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf
Obverse

Depicts a heraldic representation of the crown of King Eric XIV of Sweden. The original crown was made in Stockholm in 1561 by Flemish goldsmith Cornelius ver Weiden, for the coronation of King Eric XIV. It is held in the Treasury under the Stockholm Palace along with the rest of the Swedish Royal Regalia. The crown is the official crown of the King of Sweden and is still used in ceremonies.

Reverse

Depicts denomination, country name above. ÖRE divides mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric) on the left and the Governor of the Riksbank's initials (TS: Torsten Swensson, 1945-1961) on the right.

SVERIGE
25
ÖRE TS
1960

Edge
Characteristics
Material Silver
Fineness 0.400
Weight 2.32 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sveriges Riksbank

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