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  • 25 Öre 1943-1950, KM# 816, Sweden, Gustaf V
  • 25 Öre 1943-1950, KM# 816, Sweden, Gustaf V
Obverse

Depicts a heraldic representation of the crown of King Eric XIV of Sweden, country name below. 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.

The mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric) on the bottom.

SVERIGE

Reverse

Large denomination above date and the Governor of the Riksbank's initials:

• G: Alf Grabe, 1927-1945
• TS: Torsten Swensson, 1945-1961

25
ÖRE
1944
TS

Edge

25 Öre

KM# 816
Characteristics
Material Silver
Fineness 0.400
Weight 2.32 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 1.23 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sveriges Riksbank

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