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1939 Bolivia 50 centavos: @NumisRob: I remember the first time I saw the Bolivian 50 Centavos coin that you've posted - I wondered if the Caduceus on its reverse indicated a medical/healthcare tie-in. A quick bit of research at the time informed me that the cadeuceus is a traditional symbol of trade/commerce and travel (dating to Hermes/Mercury) vs. the more modern association with medicine. The latter connection dates back to the 1850s and the US Army Medical services. (See link below for a discussion.) Regardless of the symbol's roots, I think it's an interesting design and attractive coin. I may have to add one to my collection! Thanks for posting! For more about the symbology behind the cadeuceus, have a look at: - 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition - Misuse of Mythology?Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Thanks commems for the link about the cadeuceus - very interesting! Cedar tree on a 1972 Lebanon 25 piastres:  |
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Cedar tree on a 1972 Lebanon 25 piastres: Fantastic! |
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1967 Taiwan 5 Jiao.   Obverse: Mayling orchid, |
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1967 Taiwan 5 Jiao. Very nice! |
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1941 Newfoundland. One cent- George VI.   Reverse : A purple pitcher plant (the island's emblematic insectivore plant) i |
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1941 Newfoundland. One cent- George VI. Beat, but not beaten.  |
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Here's my 1915 Un Sol from Peru. While it has flora elements on each of its sides, the obverse (with the Coat-of-Arms) makes richer use of such elements. Seen to the left (viewer's perspective) of the Shield is a palm branch; to its right is featured a laurel branch. The branches represent victory and glory, respectively. The Shield at the center has three fields. The upper left field (blue when presented in color) incorporates a vicuna (a wild cameliid that is found in South America's Andes Mountains), at the upper right is a field of white that includes a native Cinchona officinalis tree. The bottom half of the shield features a red field that includes a cornucopia overflowing with coins. Together, the elements represent Peru's many treasures in its flora, fauna and other natural resources (e.g., minerals/precious metals). The Shield is surmounted by a wreath/Civic Crown. 1915 Peru Silver Un Sol  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Beautiful coin, commems! And, a complete contrast, a grotty WW2-era French zinc 10 centimes issued under the Nazi occupation. The coin shows oak leaves on the reverse and ears of wheat on the obverse - symbols of peace and prosperity (somewhat ironically)...  |
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1906 (C) India British. 1 Rupee- Edward VII.   Reverse : The value in English and Urdu - Yek rupiya (One rupee), and the date below with a spray of lotus flowers on each side and a crown above, all within a raised, toothed border. |
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1906 (C) India British. 1 Rupee- Edward VII. Very nice! |
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Nigeria 1 shilling 1959:  |
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