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1 Dollar - Charles III Italy
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a highly detailed relief map of ancient Europe, depicting the principal regions of the Amber Route including Germania, Sarmatia, Europa, Pannonia, Italia, and Macedonia, labelled in Latin script across the field. At centre-left, a mounted warrior figure — likely representing a barbarian chieftain or allegorical personification — rides a horse across the continental landscape. To the lower left, a classical male portrait bust is shown in profile, identified by the legend as Zephyrus. At lower right, the Public Seal of Niue is displayed within a decorative wreath, accompanied by crossed spears and the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI. The dominant arc legend AMBER ROUTE appears across the upper field, flanked by the date 2025, with the denomination 1 DOLLAR and the issuing authority NIUE ISLAND inscribed along the lower rim; the fineness mark Ag 999 and mintmark mw appear to the right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a richly detailed map of ancient Italia, with the legend ITALIA arched prominently across the upper field. At upper centre, a Roman legionary in full armour — including a crested helmet, lorica segmentata, and cape — stands before a large amphitheatre rendered in detailed relief in the background. To the left, a large circular amber insert is inlaid, bearing the engraved image of a Roman imperial portrait. The map identifies the key cities of Aquileia, Mediolanum, Cremona, and Adriaticum in inscribed Latin lettering across the field. In the lower portions of the design, vignettes depict Roman figures, amphorae, fortifications, and reclining figures engaged in trade activities, evoking the commerce of the historic Amber Route through the Italian peninsula. |
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