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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Horse Armour
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, depicting the Queen diademed and draped. The legend ELIZABETH II flanks the portrait to the upper left and right, with the date 2011 positioned above and NIUE ISLAND arcing along the right periphery. The denomination inscription 1/24th of 24 Dollars appears in the lower field beneath the portrait. The design is struck in high relief on a rectangular flan with a smooth, polished proof finish. |
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| Reverse description | Colorized reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's celebrated manuscript drawing of horse armour, rendered in warm sepia and ochre tones consistent with the original Renaissance codex illustration. The design depicts a detailed study of equestrian barding, showing the articulated neck and body armour in profile, accompanied by da Vinci's characteristic mirror-script annotations visible in the field surrounding the central image. The composition faithfully replicates the aged parchment aesthetic of the original drawing, with additional anatomical sketches visible at the margins. The overall presentation emphasizes the scientific and artistic genius of Leonardo da Vinci as part of a commemorative series dedicated to his works. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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