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2012 Poland Mint "Patriotic War" Imperial Faberge Egg - Proof Silver Coin w/ Swarovski Crystals

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD
2012 Poland Mint  Patriotic War  Imperial Faberge Egg - Proof Silver Coin w/ Swarovski Crystals
Imperial Faberge Eggs are a magnificent series of minted works by Carl Peter Faberge and his assistants. Thanks to the exuberance, intricacy and splendor of decoration, Faberge Eggs have gained a huge popularity as jewelry masterpieces. Now, struck in .925 proof silver, they are sure to become an extravagant and luxurious addition to any modern coin collection. Obverse: At the bottom – open Spring Flowers Egg (1899-1903) with a miniature basket of wood anemones inside. Above – the Niue Island’s Coat of Arms with the inscription “ELIZABETH II” and the mint’s mark (m/w) below. Around the Queen’s effigy – a decorative neorococo scroll ornament. At the top – the issuer’s name: NIUE ISLAND. On the right – a nominal value of the coin (2 dollars), on the left – the year of issue 2012. The forthcoming coin of the collection is the “100th Anniversary of Patriotic War 1812” – inspired by The Napoleonic Egg. Reverse: In the central part – the stylized image of the original "Napoleonic Egg ". At the top, along the edge - the name of the series in English: IMPERIAL FABERGE EGGS. At the bottom – a fragment of the six Russian regiments fought against the army of Napoleon, depicted in pad printing. - All items may be shipped or picked up locally within one week of sale. We will provide shipping estimates to the winning bidders or winning bidders may arrange their own shipping.