Description
This stunning 3 Oz Silver coin is the first issue of the “Monumental View” series, celebrating iconic landmarks all over Italy. The coin features St. Peter’s seen in the distance, framed by an incredibly beautiful arch with a pathway that leads towards it, reminiscent of the Knights of Malta Keyhole in Rome. Around the arch, lots of other Roman classics, such as the Colosseum, a green parrot – very commong in Rome, the Capitoline she-wolf, and many other incredible details that are amazing to discover. All of them in a beautiful high relief. The coin has Black Proof quality. It comes in a case, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 499 pieces worldwide.
Design
The reverse of the coin presents an intricate design that highlights several iconic elements of Rome. At its center, an arch perfectly frames a view of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest buildings in the world and the headquarter of the Catholic Church. In the top-left, a tiny green parrot is perched among the floral arrangements, a very common bird in Rome. Below, the Colosseum is depicted with incredible detail, along with a tiny tree representing Rome’s vast green areas. The inscription “VENI, VIDI, VICI” lies beneath the Colosseum, a famous phrase by Julius Caesar. At the bottom, Nero’s Heart is shown, a mysterious heart-shaped stone in St. Peter’s Square. On the right side, the emblematic Capitoline she-wolf with Romulus and Remus is depicted, with the inscription: “MMXXV” – the year of issue in Roman numerals. The obverse of the coin features a map of Italy in light relief, set against a background of meridians and parallels, with the inscription: “MONUMENTAL VIEW” – the name of the series. The Effigy of King Charles III is shown on the bottom-left, along with the inscriptions: “20 DOLLARS” – the face value, “COOK ISLANDS” – the issuing country, all surrounded by floral arrangements.