Jewelry – Swallowtail Butterfly Pin “66” – 1 11/2″ by 1 1/2″ .
Palau – Prism Butterfly – Orange Hebomoia leucippe – $1 – 2008 – Proof – The orange Hebomoia leucippe who belongs to the family of Pieridae, the blue dazzling Papilio pericles who belongs to the family of Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) and the black and green Graphium agamemnon who is also called Tailed Jay. This butterfly belongs to the family of Papilionidae as well and is identifiable by its characteristic hind wing tail. The special prism technique emphasizes the butterflies colors and patterns.�
I’ve tried to capture the beautiful gossamer wings of butterflies and dragonflies in illustrations before and I find it impossible to truly replicate them. Even in photography one can’t capture the flash of color as they flutter about. Well, I was startled to see that the designer of these coins got it. The use of the Prism applique technique works perfectly to recreate that flitting, glinting impression we associate with these wonderful creatures in flight. I never would have expected it in a coin. If you’re a collector of world coins with a place in your collection for creatures of such gentle beauty then this proof-like world coin with a Prism applique butterfly is a must!
This is one of four beautiful butterfly coins I was able to purchase at a show in San Francisco a few months ago. I really can’t tell you much about the pieces except that they have been very popular with our eBay customers and I’m sure they will continue to be a favorite among Lepidoptera fanciers.
This is one of four beautiful butterfly coins I was able to purchase at a show in San Francisco a few months ago. I really can’t tell you much about the pieces except that they have been very popular with our eBay customers and I’m sure they will continue to be a favorite among Lepidoptera fanciers.
No account yet?
Create an Account