1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Samson and Delilah

€1.00
IssuerNiue
Year2010
TypeCollector coin
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Hanna Jelonek
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#417
Obverse descriptionHead of Elizabeth II with tiara above. In the central part of the coin – the likeness of Anteros, designed based on the Piccadilly Circus memorial in London, also known as the Angel of Christian Charity. Anteros, the younger brother of Eros, was the god of requited and fulfilled love, but also the avenger of scorned and unrequited love.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II NIUE ISLAND 1 DOLLAR · 2010 mw
Reverse descriptionIn the central part of the coin a portrait of Samson and Delilah turned backwards to each other. In the background: Samson’s cut locks of hair, creating an interesting ornament.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringHj
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mintmw
Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska),Warsaw, Poland (1766-date)
Mintage2010 mw - Proof - 9 000
Catalog ID4493920710
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