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16 Dollars - Elizabeth II Nefertiti: 1/2
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 16 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | A circular medallion inset at the upper center bears the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait style, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 16 DOLLARS' and the date '2022'. The remaining rectangular field features a high-relief bas-relief composition in the ancient Egyptian artistic tradition, depicting two seated royal figures — identified as Akhenaten and Nefertiti — facing one another beneath radiating sun rays emanating from the Aten solar disc, with a small figure of a child between them. The background is richly engraved with columns of Egyptian hieroglyphics framing the central scene on all sides. The exergue bears the inscription '200 G · AG 999.0', indicating the coin's silver weight and fineness. The overall design evokes the Amarna period of ancient Egyptian art. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly colored, full-figure portrait of Queen Nefertiti of ancient Egypt, depicted in regal three-quarter profile facing left, adorned with elaborate gold and jeweled regalia including a broad collar necklace with prominent lapis lazuli and carnelian elements, and holding a royal crook scepter. Her iconic tall white double crown (hedjet) occupies the upper portion of the composition and has been fashioned as an inset insert to hold a gemstone or insert element. The background is engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphic columns and a textured stone-wall effect rendered in dark relief, contrasting with the vivid polychrome coloring of the central figure. The legend 'MASTERPIECES 2022' appears in a cartouche-style frame at the upper left, while 'NEFERTITI' is inscribed vertically along the left border in gilded lettering. The edition number '001/500' is noted at the upper right, indicating this coin's place within a limited mintage of 500 pieces. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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