Peterhoff St. Petersburg Russian City Collectible Coin – Samson Fountain Palace

The moment you see Peterhoff St. Petersburg Russian City Samson Fountain Palace on this coin, the appeal is obvious. The gold finish gives the piece that look collectors recognize at a glance. The artist worked soft luster into the layout with a sure hand.

Depth in the relief gives bold relief an almost sculptural feel. Serious collectors of collectible coins will want the bold relief work in the tray, not the drawer. The whole layout turns on smooth fields. This novelty collectible coin photographs well, but the gold finish tells the fuller story in person. The gold finish adds polish without hiding any of the fine detail. The designer gave even toning pride of place without crowding the field.

Tuck this souvenir coin into a stocking or a gift box; the bold relief does the rest. The sort of collectible coin that starts conversations at coin shows and club nights. A gold finish like this keeps the piece looking new for years.