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  • 25 Öre 1921-1947, KM# 798, Sweden, Gustaf V
  • 25 Öre 1921-1947, KM# 798, Sweden, Gustaf V
Obverse

Crowned monogram of Gustaf V divides the date. Mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric) at lower right.

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 GV 21

Reverse

Large denomination within stylized wreath. Below in wreath knot is the Governor of the Riksbank's initials:

• W: Karl-August Wallroth, 1910-1927
• G: Alf Grabe, 1927-1945
• TS: Torsten Swensson, 1945-1961

25
ÖRE
W

Edge

25 Öre

KM# 798
Characteristics
Material Nickel Bronze
Weight 2.4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sveriges Riksbank

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