Category
Coins and Currency
Medium
wood nightstand with 100 sterling silver coins
Distinguishing marks
registration number 769, certified September 1, 1976, hallmarked First Edition Proof Set. Issued in limited edition by the Franklin Mint. Signed by William F Kreig, VP collectors relations, Franklin Mint
Condition
Good
Date Period
1976
Size and dimensions of this item
20" inches in width, 15" in debth, 25" in height
Weight
34 lbs complete with coins in stand
Long Description
This is named "The Art Treasures Of The Vatican". It is similiar looking to a nightstand in construction, with 4 pedastool legs. It has 4 drawers that slide out from the front of the stand. Each drawer is red velvet lined, and hold 25 coins each. There is a 5th drawer that slides out as well, where I keep the book describing each art treasure piece, and the certificate of authenticity. The 100 solid silver coins are individually edgemarked in detail of the art treasures of the Vatican and a description of the art piece on the back of each coin. The book includes an introduction, detailed information of each art treasure coin, and the certificate of authenticity, dated Sep. 1, 1976.
History
Friend's husband died and left it to her
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
Re: Art Treasures Of The Vatican
For sale Franklin Mint's "Art Treasures of the Vatican". This set contains 100 Coins in Excellent Condition with each weighing 0.96 OZ of 0.925 Silver. The Coins come in an excellent piece of furniture containin 4 trays to accomodate the coins. All of the paperwork for each coin is included and the coins are 45mm in diameter. If interested call 205-995-0717
Re: Art Treasures Of The Vatican
The Art Treasures Of The Vatican with 100 coins has a value of 3.600$