Niue 2017 Darth Vader 2 oz Silver Coin, Ultra High Relief, NGC PF 70 UC, Black Holder
Niue 2017 Darth Vader 2 oz Silver Coin, Ultra High Relief, NGC PF 70 UC, Black Holder
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The Dark Lord in deep relief
For the collector who wants the perfect grade.
Best for: Coin and Star Wars collections
Condition notes
Sealed in its NGC holder.
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A two ounce silver Darth Vader coin from Niue, struck in ultra high relief in 2017 and graded a perfect PF 70 Ultra Cameo by NGC in its black holder.
The Piece
Vader rises from the surface of the coin in deep relief, helmet and cape catching the light, with his lightsaber picked out in red. The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the five dollar denomination of Niue.
The coin is sealed in an NGC black slab and labelled as an early release.
Star Wars in Ultra High Relief
The Pacific island of Niue lends its legal tender status to some of the most ambitious collector coins made, struck by the New Zealand Mint under licence from Lucasfilm. The ultra high relief Star Wars issues push the design far above the field and colour it in places, and examples graded perfect by NGC and sealed in its black holder are the most keenly collected.
Details
- Issuer: Niue
- Year: 2017
- Denomination: 5 dollars
- Design: Darth Vader, ultra high relief
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 2 oz
- Grade: NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo, Early Releases, black holder
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Sealed in its NGC holder.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade S (new) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Issue, weight and grade are given as stated on the NGC holder; the certificate number can be checked on the NGC register. The holder has not been opened. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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