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

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