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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II David and Goliath
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Full-color reproduction of the painting David and Goliath by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio, c. 1542–1544), enclosed within an elaborate milled decorative frame featuring intricate scrollwork, foliate arabesques at the four corners, and a finely engraved cartouche at the top center. The scene captures the dramatic moment of Goliath's defeat, with the giant's massive fallen figure occupying the foreground and David standing triumphantly above him against a turbulent, luminous sky. The color printing faithfully reproduces the Venetian master's warm palette and dynamic Mannerist composition. No legends or inscriptions appear on the reverse. |
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Niue has operated as a prolific licensing vehicle for themed bullion and collector silver since the 1990s, issuing coins on behalf of private minting programs while retaining nominal sovereignty over the face value. The David and Goliath issue is part of a broader biblical series produced in this arrangement — the coins are legal tender in name, but Niue's GDP is smaller than most regional coin dealers' annual turnover.
The 14.14g weight is non-standard for the series format, suggesting this was struck to a specific silver content target rather than a round troy ounce figure.