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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Giant Crossbow
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael David Maklouf, depicting a right-facing draped bust of the Queen wearing the Royal Diadem tiara. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs along the upper left, while '2011' appears at the top and 'NIUE ISLAND' arcs along the upper right field. The denomination inscription '1/24th of 24 Dollars' is positioned along the lower portion of the field beneath the portrait. The design is struck in high relief on a polished rectangular silver planchet. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a colorized reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's famous technical drawing of a giant crossbow, rendered in the style of his original Renaissance manuscript sketches. The mechanical device is depicted in detailed perspective, showing the spanning mechanism, the long bow arm, and the wheeled carriage, all surrounded by facsimile handwritten annotations in the style of da Vinci's characteristic mirror-script Italian. The composition closely replicates the aged parchment aesthetic of the original codex drawing, with warm sepia tones applied through the coloring process. The intricate linework and schematic notations highlight the engineering genius of the Renaissance master. |
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| Mintage | 2011 - - 500 |
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