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56.56g (1.82oz). 41.6 x 55.6 mm. The Napoleonic Egg was made for the Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorowna in 1912. The Tsarina of Russia served as honorary colonel for the six regiments depicted in watercolor, and her monogram decorates the back of each panel. The Egg was designed in order to commemorate the centenary of Russias victory over the armies of Napoleon and in particular the victory at Borodino in 1812. This piece of art celebrates past royal glories while appealing to Russian patriotism at a time when the Romanov dynasty once again faced the uncertainties of war. Above the Niue Islands Coat of Arms with the inscription ELIZABETH II and the mints mark (m/w) below. Around the Queens effigy a decorative neorococo scroll ornament. At the top the issuers name: NIUE ISLAND. On the right a nominal value of the coin (2 dollars), on the left the year of issue 2012. 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 FABERGÉ EGGS. At the bottom a fragment of the six Russian regiments fighted against the army of Napoleon, depicted in pad printing. Embellished with pad printing. Decorated with Swarovski crystals. Low mintage – limited to only 7,000 pieces. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Patriotic War 1812. Comes with capsule, Certificate of Authenticity and a special presentation case. At our discretion, we may opt to self-insure any order. Return item must be sent within 14 days after it has been received. We strive for 5 star service. Auctiva Free Image Hosting. Show off your items with Auctiva’s Listing Templates. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Niue 2012 $2 Patriotic War 1812 Imperial Faberge Eggs 56.56 g Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Monday, November 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “mimi*store” and is located in Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.