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$4 Fine Silver Coin – Hanging the Stockings (2009)
2009
Mintage 15,000
Archived
$4 Fine Silver Coin – Hanging the Stockings (2009)
2009
Mintage 15,000
$29.94 USD
Masters Club:
430
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
$4 Fine Silver Coin – Hanging the Stockings (2009)
The perfectfamily heirloomto last generations.
Read about Tony Bianco's 3 part design process
Stockings hanging from the fireplace are a sure sign that theHolidays have begun. But there was a time when hangingstockings was an everyday sight as people regularly driedtheir clothes by the fire. One can almost imagine a parent orhusband slipping a small gift into a stocking as a surprise.
The link between stockings and Christmas began to emergewith the legend of Saint Nicholas. Centuries later, ClementMoore (1779-1863) penned his famous words “...The stockingswere hung by the chimney with care...” and stockings became aHoliday fixture—one that endures to this day.
Highlights: The classic design of this coinwill inspire a senseof excitement in young and old alike. Its upscale compositionof 99.99% pure silver and traditional engraving evoke a senseof yesteryear; qualities that will secure a special place as acherished family heirloom.
Reverse: Two children hang stockings on the fireplace inanticipation of Santa’s visit.
Read about Tony Bianco's 3 part design process
Stockings hanging from the fireplace are a sure sign that theHolidays have begun. But there was a time when hangingstockings was an everyday sight as people regularly driedtheir clothes by the fire. One can almost imagine a parent orhusband slipping a small gift into a stocking as a surprise.
The link between stockings and Christmas began to emergewith the legend of Saint Nicholas. Centuries later, ClementMoore (1779-1863) penned his famous words “...The stockingswere hung by the chimney with care...” and stockings became aHoliday fixture—one that endures to this day.
Highlights: The classic design of this coinwill inspire a senseof excitement in young and old alike. Its upscale compositionof 99.99% pure silver and traditional engraving evoke a senseof yesteryear; qualities that will secure a special place as acherished family heirloom.
Reverse: Two children hang stockings on the fireplace inanticipation of Santa’s visit.
Specifications
Product Number
105336
Mintage
15,000
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
15.87 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
$4
Finish
proof
Artist
Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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