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Symbols
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The collection of modern coins often features a rich variety of symbols, each with deep historical, cultural, and allegorical significance. Here’s a look at some common symbols you might find on these coins and their meanings:
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Allegory:
- Allegory: Coins often depict allegorical figures representing abstract concepts such as liberty, justice, or victory. These figures are personifications, like Lady Liberty or Lady Justice, symbolizing ideals and virtues.
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Caduceus:
- Caduceus: This symbol of two serpents entwined around a staff, often topped with wings, is associated with Hermes in Greek mythology. It represents commerce, negotiation, and balance.
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Christogram:
- Christogram: A monogram or combination of letters that forms an abbreviation for the name of Jesus Christ, often represented by the Chi-Rho (☧). It symbolizes Christianity and the faith.
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Coat of Arms:
- Coat of Arms: Heraldic symbols representing a family, country, or institution. They often include shields, crests, and mottoes, symbolizing heritage, identity, and authority.
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Cornucopia:
- Cornucopia: Also known as the horn of plenty, it is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, often depicted overflowing with fruits and flowers.
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Cross:
- Cross: A principal symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and symbolizing faith, salvation, and sacrifice.
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Double-headed Eagle:
- Double-headed Eagle: A symbol of power and dominion, often used in heraldry to represent empires and powerful nations, symbolizing control over both the East and West.
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Fasces:
- Fasces: A bundle of rods with an axe, symbolizing authority and power, originating from Ancient Rome. It represents collective strength and governance.
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Fleur-de-lis:
- Fleur-de-lis: A stylized lily that is a symbol of purity and royalty. It is frequently used in French heraldry and represents elegance and light.
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Globus Cruciger:
- Globus Cruciger: An orb topped with a cross, symbolizing Christ’s dominion over the world. It is a Christian symbol of authority and power.
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Hammer and Sickle:
- Hammer and Sickle: A symbol of communism and socialism, representing the unity of workers and peasants.
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Heart:
- Heart: Universally recognized as a symbol of love, compassion, and affection.
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Hexagram:
- Hexagram: A six-pointed star, often associated with the Star of David in Judaism, symbolizing divine protection and unity.
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Monogram:
- Monogram: A motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters, often the initials of a person or an institution, symbolizing identity and ownership.
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Moon:
- Moon: Often depicted as a crescent, it symbolizes various things including femininity, cycles, and time.
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Phrygian Cap:
- Phrygian Cap: Also known as the liberty cap, it is a symbol of freedom and the pursuit of liberty, often associated with revolutionary movements.
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Sun:
- Sun: A symbol of life, power, and energy, representing illumination and growth.
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Triskelion:
- Triskelion: A motif consisting of three interlocked spirals, symbolizing progress, cycles, and the concept of triplicity in unity.
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Trophy of Arms:
- Trophy of Arms: A collection of weapons and armor, symbolizing military victory and honor.
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Wreath:
- Wreath: A circular garland, often of laurel, olive, or oak, symbolizing victory, honor, and eternity.
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New Caledonia 50 Centimes Union Française Coin 1949 KM 1
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