1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Third Imperial Egg

€172,652.00
IssuerNiue
Year2015
TypeCollector coins
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight16.81 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueOval
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ian Rank-Broadley
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionOpen „Spring Flowers Egg” (1899-1903) with a miniature basket and a bouquet of anemones with the Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II above
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNIUE ISLAND mw IRB ELIZABETH II 1 DOLLAR Ag 999 2015
Reverse descriptionAn image of the beautiful Third Imperial Egg created by the Faberge Firm in 1887 for Tsar Alexander, it shows the watch coming up from the egg (watch manufactured by Vacheron Constantin). The coin is fantastically gilded with very fine details.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringImperial Fabergé Eggs
Edge
Mintmw
Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska),Warsaw, Poland (1766-date)
Mintage2015 mw - Proof - 1 999
Catalog ID4935733990
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