| Country | Niue Islands |
|---|---|
| Year | 2014 |
| Face Value currency | Dollar |
| Face Value number | 1 |
| Metal | Silver - with Stone |
| Fineness | 999/1000 |
| Weight | 28,28g |
| Dimensions | 40 x 40 mm |
| Mintage | 3333 |
| Quality | Antique-Finish |
| Certificate of authenticity | yes |
| Presentation Case | yes |
| Price | $104.13 |
Coin Story
This magnificent coin dedicated to renaissance art presents the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, which for centuries has been a symbol of Florence and an object of the greatest pride of its inhabitants. The dome of this monument building and its craftsmanlike façade have been mapped on the coin with the highest attention to detail. Additionally a rosette from its frontal part as well as the upper part of the dome have been embedded with a wonderful insert made of blue natural agate gemstone.
Renaissance - the period in the history of European culture that lasted from the middle of the 15th century until the beginning of the 16th century. Renaissance was developed in Italy and the most distinguishing characteristic of this style is the revival of the architecture principles and forms of ancient art, mainly Roman. The convergence between painters and nature took place, the knowledge of anatomy improved; light effects and other natural phenomena influenced painting and sculpture. Buildings constructed during this period are characterized by simplicity and harmony.
Reverse Design
The reverse depicts a piece of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. In the upper part of the coin – a rosette decorated with a blue agate insert. On the right, along the rim – an inscription: RENAISSANCE ART.
Obverse Design
The obverse presents the dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. On the right – the face value: ONE DOLLAR and the issuer: NIUE ISLAND. On the left – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, 2014 (the year of issue).
Packaging
The "The Art That Changed The World - Renaissance Art" silver coin comes encapsuled, in a specially designed presentation case, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
This magnificent coin dedicated to renaissance art presents the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, which for centuries has been a symbol of Florence and an object of the greatest pride of its inhabitants. The dome of this monument building and its craftsmanlike façade have been mapped on the coin with the highest attention to detail. Additionally a rosette from its frontal part as well as the upper part of the dome have been embedded with a wonderful insert made of blue natural agate gemstone.
Renaissance - the period in the history of European culture that lasted from the middle of the 15th century until the beginning of the 16th century. Renaissance was developed in Italy and the most distinguishing characteristic of this style is the revival of the architecture principles and forms of ancient art, mainly Roman. The convergence between painters and nature took place, the knowledge of anatomy improved; light effects and other natural phenomena influenced painting and sculpture. Buildings constructed during this period are characterized by simplicity and harmony.
Reverse Design
The reverse depicts a piece of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. In the upper part of the coin – a rosette decorated with a blue agate insert. On the right, along the rim – an inscription: RENAISSANCE ART.
Obverse Design
The obverse presents the dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. On the right – the face value: ONE DOLLAR and the issuer: NIUE ISLAND. On the left – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, 2014 (the year of issue).
Packaging
The "The Art That Changed The World - Renaissance Art" silver coin comes encapsuled, in a specially designed presentation case, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
