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5 Dollars - Amber route 2008-2011: Szombathely
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | At center, a Roman covered wagon drawn by two horses is depicted in high relief, evoking the ancient Amber Route trade. A profile bust of a Roman legionnaire dominates the upper field, overseeing the transport scene. A cartographic representation of the Baltic Sea coastline with the location of Wroclaw is rendered in the background. The right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II occupies a portion of the obverse field. The legend AMBER ROUTE ELIZABETH II 2010 5 DOLLARS NIUE ISLAND and the mint mark MW encircle the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | AMBER ROUTE ELIZABETH II 2010 5 DOLLARS mw NIUE ISLAND |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed representation of a cathedral associated with the ancient Roman city of Szombathely (Savaria), rendered in fine relief against a polished field. An ancient Roman coin design is incorporated into the composition, referencing the city's numismatic heritage. A genuine amber insert is embedded within the design, serving as a distinctive decorative and thematic element symbolizing the Amber Route. The inscription SZOMBATHELY appears as the primary legend. |
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