Aureus Taurus, Niue, 2014, 15.5g

Description

The coin is presenting an ancient and modern symbol of a bull.

Obverse
In the centre effigy of the Queen Elizabeth II. Around the coin inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, “NIUE”, “ONE DOLLAR”, “15,5g” (weight of the coin), “2014”and the hallmark “Ag999,9”.

Reverse
At the bottom a replica of a coin from ancient Rome, minted in Octavian August period. On the obverse of the ancient coin a profile of Octavian August, on the reverse of the ancient coin a charging bull – a symbol of victorious Octavian’s legions. On the top of the coin a bull as a symbol of a bull market. On the background the elements connected with stock exchange. Inscription (a Latin phrase): “Crede quod habes, et habes” (“Believe that you have it, and you do”).