Description

Norway 25 øre 1918 silver coin

This Norway 25 øre silver coin, dated 1918, was minted during World War I under King Haakon VII (1905–1957). Composed of 0.600 fine silver (approximately 0.048 oz ASW), it belongs to the classic series KM# 373 (1909–1919), the last silver issues before transitioning to base-metal holed designs.

• Obverse: Norwegian coat of arms—a crowned lion rampant holding St. Olav’s battle axe—dividing the value “25 / ØRE”, with date “1918” below and ornate flanking designs.
• Reverse: Elegant crowned cross formed by four interlaced “H7” royal monograms (for Haakon VII), encircled by the motto “GOD BEVARE NORGE” (God Preserve Norway).

Struck at the Kongsberg Mint, it measures 17 mm in diameter, weighs 2.4 grams, and has a reeded edge. This example exhibits typical circulated characteristics—softened details from wear, attractive old silver toning, and minor contact marks—but retains strong legends and central motifs. Minted amid wartime metal shortages, with limited production.

A desirable silver minor from Norway’s early 20th-century monarchy, ideal for collectors of Scandinavian silver coinage, Haakon VII issues, WWI-era coins, or national symbol designs featuring the iconic lion and monogram cross.