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  • 25 Öre 1962-1973, KM# 836, Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf
  • 25 Öre 1962-1973, KM# 836, Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf
Obverse

Crowned monogram of King Gustaf VI Adolf divides date at sides.

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.

19 GA VI 72

Reverse

Value above the country name. Below there are the mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric) on the left and the Governor of the Riksbank's initials (u: Benkt Ulvfot, 1961-1986) on the right.

25
ÖRE
SVERIGE
u

Edge
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 2.24 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 1.28 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sveriges Riksbank

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