HORSEMEN OF APOCALYPSE 5 Coin Set Albrecht Durer Silver Coins 1$ Niue 2012
The "Apocalypse" coin set issue represents an optimistic, New Age interpretation of the end-date 21 December 2012. The design of the Apocalypse coin set is based therefore on this optimistic vision and presents four Apocalypse horsemen surrounding the Saviour who keeps the divine order of the universe and controls the struggle between good and evil. Awesome case Apocalypse book shaped.
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€499.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Niue
- Year
- 2012
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .925
- Weight (g)
- 28.28
- Diameter (mm)
- 40
- Quality
- Antique Finish
- Mintage (pcs)
- 777
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
The coin reverse of each coin depics an images of a horseman of the Apocalyps; on the background of each reverse are engraved images showing corresponding themes depicted on the glass stained window of the All Saints of Parish church, (Falmouth, Cornwall). On each coin inscription: "Apocalypse" (in one of the following languages: English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish/Latin), and the hallmark "Ag925". The coin's obverse depicts scenes from the Albrecht Durer famous series of 15 woodcuts "The four horsemen of the Apocalypse"; on each coin effigy of Elizabeth II, inscriptions: "Niue Island", "Elizabeth II", "1 Dollar","2012". All 5 coins packed in a box resembling an ancient book (design based on the cover of the 14th century manuscript of Apocalypse), containing also a sheet of pergament (parchment) presenting a perfect copy of the original illustration (that formed a base for coins designing), printed on parchment, with hand painted gold ornaments, with a certificate.
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