Extremely Rare 1910 Sweden 25 Öre – Gustav V First Year of Issue | .600 Silver KM#785

Own a first-year treasure of Swedish royal coinage — the 1910 Sweden 25 Öre “W” (KM# 785), struck in Stockholm under King Gustav V.

This was the first year of issue for the new 25 Öre design, making it a cornerstone piece for any Scandinavian or world-silver collection.

Composed of .600 fine silver (2.42 g, 17.2 mm) with a smooth edge, the coin bears the “W” mint mark for Wahrendorff, director of the Royal Swedish Mint. Only 2,043,936 were produced — extremely few survived in collectible condition more than a century later.

Specs at a glance

• Country/Period: Sweden — King Gustav V (1908–1950)

• Denomination: 25 Öre   • Year: 1910 (First Year Issue) • KM#: 785   • Mint: Stockholm (“W”)

• Composition: Silver 0.600  • Weight: 2.42 g  • Diameter: 17.2 mm  • Thickness: 1.5 mm

• Edge: Smooth  • Shape: Round  • Alignment: Medal (0°)

• Mintage: 2,043,936  • Designer/Director Mark: “W” = Wahrendorff

Welcome to Treasure Trades, your trusted marketplace for rare coins where every piece tells a story. This first-year issue stands as a tangible beginning of Gustav V’s silver coinage legacy.

Act now — the first-year 1910 Sweden 25 Öre “W” is an extremely rare silver coin with just 2 million minted. First-year issues vanish quickly — secure yours before collectors snap them up!

• First-year issue: Introduces the Gustav V 25 Öre series — the earliest silver issue of his reign. Collectors value first years for their historical and series importance.

• Low mintage: Only 2,043,936 coins produced — small for Swedish silver coinage of the era.

• Silver content: Struck in .600 fine silver (approx. USD 2.25 melt value).

• Historic design: Features the royal monogram and classic Nordic styling from the early 1900s.

• Stockholm Mint authenticity: The “W” mark verifies original Swedish minting quality.

• Investment potential: First-year + low mintage + silver = strong future collectible value, especially in high grades.

In short: This coin is not just rare — it’s the beginning of the Gustav V 25 Öre series and an essential type for any serious collector.

1. Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins (SCWC) — entry for Sweden 25 Öre 1910 “W” (KM# 785) confirms first issue under Gustav V.

2. Numista: Sweden 25 Öre 1910 (W), KM# 785 — specs and mintage (2,043,936).

3. NGC World Coin Price Guide: Sweden listings for Gustav V silver issues.

   → https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/

4. Sveriges Riksbank: Historic Swedish currency structure and coinage records.

   → https://www.riksbank.se/en-gb/

5. Wikipedia: Gustav V of Sweden — reign overview and coinage changes starting 1910.