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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Wise Men
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Technique | Antiqued |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing profile with an elaborate floral and foliate crown, drop earring, and necklace visible at the truncation. The finely detailed bust occupies the central field against a brushed antiqued ground. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II arcs along the upper periphery, while NIUE and TWO DOLLARS appear at the left, the date 2017 at the base, and 2oz 999 FINE SILVER at the right, all rendered in incuse Roman lettering. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a richly detailed high-relief scene depicting the biblical procession of the Three Wise Men journeying toward the Star of Bethlehem, rendered in a style strongly reminiscent of Gustave Doré's engraving tradition. Three Magi are shown mounted on camels at center and right, robed and bearing staffs, while a large retinue of attendants, foot soldiers, and figures in flowing drapery fills the lower field. A radiant star shines in the upper left field against a deeply recessed, darkened sky. The inscription THE WISE MEN appears in small Roman capitals in the upper left quadrant of the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE WISE MEN |
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