ROMA Monumental View Rome 3 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Cook Islands 2024

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.