Description
A numismatic masterpiece, made of 3 oz of pure silver 999 with 16 authentic swarovski crystals inlaid in this 55 mm coin, issued by Cook Islands. John Maler Collier was a leading English artist, one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation.
Part of the long-running and popular “Masterpieces or Art” series of impressive 3oz (93.30 grams) silver coins struck to Proof quality and including Swarovski crystals, this latest 2013 release is dedicated to the famous Lady Godiva painting by John Maler Collier.
The Honourable John Maler Collier OBE RP ROI (1850 – 1934) was a leading English artist, and author.
He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, and was one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation. Both his marriages were to daughters of Thomas Henry Huxley. He studied painting at the Munich Academy where he enrolled on 14 April 1875 (Register: 3145) at the age of 25.
Colliers’ Lady Godiva was bequeathed by social reformer, Thomas Hancock Nunn. When he died in 1937, the painting was offered to the Corporation of Hampstead. He specified in his will that should his bequest be refused by Hampstead (presumably on grounds of propriety) the painting was then to be offered to Coventry.
The painting now hangs in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.
On the reverse is a faithful reproduction of Collier’s Lady Godiva painting. Above and below are a series opf genuine Swarovski crystals. Struck into the silver is a background decor and inscriptions for the series name and year of issue. The obverse carries the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, together with the country and denomination.
Each silver coin is superbly presented in an official case with Certificate of Authenticity.
SPECIFICATION
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2013
Face Value: 20 Dollars
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999/1000
Weight 3oz – 93.3g
Size (mm): 55
Mintage: 1898
Quality: Proof
Certificate COA: Yes
Presentation Case: Yes
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