2011 Imperial Faberge’ “Duchess of Marlborough Egg” w/pink zircon stones

Also known as the “Pink Serpent Egg” it was made by an American jeweler commissioned by Faberge himself, named Michael Perchin. Inspired by a Louis XIV clock with a revolving dial. Imperial Faberge Eggs, aka.Tsar’s Faberge Eggs, are considered masterpieces of the jeweler’s art and a symbol of extravagance and luxury. Created by Peter Carl Faberge and his assistants for Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II of Russia during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The original eggs were commissioned as gifts to their wives (Tsarinas) and crafted of gold and silver, usually decorated with precious gem stones and enamels.

The only series of beautiful Silver Proof coins depicting some of the most treasured Faberge Eggs ever!

Minted by the world-renowned Mint of Poland and legal tender coins of Niue.

Face value denomination of 5 Dollars and 2011 year of issue date.

Each coin contains 56.56 grams or nearly 2 troy ounces of .925 fine Silver.

Proof coins are coveted for their beauty of a raised sculptured subject appearing against a mirror-like polished background – the highest level of the minter’s art!

Proof coins are minted in very low quantities and usually not seen by the general public.

Coins arrive within a protection plastic tube with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Each Silver Proof coin measures a large 1 ½” wide by 2 ¼” high and contains nearly 2 ounces of Silver!