کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Ascension Island |
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| سال | 2025 |
| نوع | Collector coin |
| ارزش | 1 Dollar |
| واحد پول | Dollar |
| ترکیب | Silver plated (non-magnetic) |
| وزن | 26.23 g |
| قطر | 38.6 mm |
| ضخامت | 3 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| مرجع(ها) |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Allegorical figure of Nomisma (Money) seated with an arm resting on the Oklahoma Quarter from 2008. Replacing the date is the signature of the designer of the quarter, Susan Gamble. To her right is a coin shape with the arms of Ascension Island |
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| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
E PLURIBUS UNUM OKLAHOMA 1907 Susan Gamble ASCENSION ISLAND 2025 $1 JI NOMISMA (Translation: Out of Many, One) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | End of the Trail statue by James Earle Fraser at lower left with a landscape of the American West in the background. A bald eagle soars above. Portrait of James Earle Fraser at lower right. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | OKLAHOMA ANA END OF THE TRAIL JAMES EARL FRASER JI |
| لبه | Reeded with inscription at base of coin. |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
2025 - Proof - 1 250 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 1350823330 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: Ascension Island, a British Overseas Territory, issues this 2025 1 Dollar coin under the authority of His Majesty King Charles III. This contemporary commemorative piece marks the prestigious World's Fair of Money, a premier international numismatic event. Its issuance by a small island nation highlights the global reach and appeal of numismatics, often leveraging such events to produce collectible coinage for a worldwide market, thereby contributing to the island's numismatic profile despite its remote location.
Artistry: The artistry of this piece likely features the effigy of King Charles III on the obverse, typically rendered by a Royal Mint engraver such as Martin Jennings, adhering to classical portraiture within a modern context. The reverse design, dedicated to the World's Fair of Money, would employ contemporary graphic elements, possibly incorporating numismatic symbols, event logos, or a global motif to represent the fair's international scope. Specific engraver details for the reverse are often uncredited for such issues, representing a collaborative studio effort focused on thematic representation.
Technical/Grading: Technically, this 38.6 mm, 26.23 g coin is distinguished by its silver-plated finish over a non-magnetic base metal, ensuring a bright, lustrous appearance without the cost of solid silver. Key high-points for grading would include the monarch's hair and ear on the obverse, and any intricate details within the reverse's commemorative motif. Modern striking techniques ensure a generally sharp, full strike, though grading focuses on the integrity and uniformity of the silver plating, looking for any surface abrasions, hairlines, or plating inconsistencies that might diminish its aesthetic appeal.