The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System, it´s enormous effect of the Sun on Earth has been recognized since prehistoric times, and the Sun has been regarded by some cultures as a deity.
Many countries and cultures has used the Sun on their coins and even portrayed it with a human face.
Here are a few of the specimens I have handled:
Seljuqs of Rum, Kaykhusraw II. Silver Dirham Coin. (1237-1246 AD) Konya mint (present day Turkey).
Italian States, Mantua (City), Francesco II Gonzaga. Silver Soldino Coin. (1484-1519 AD)
1675, Sweden, Queen Christina Alexandra. Bronze Medal.
1834, Spain, Écija. "Friends of the Country Economic Society" Medal.
1853, India, Indore State (British Protectorate). Silver 1/8 Rupee Coin.
1850, India, Indore State (British Protectorate). Silver ˝ Rupee Coin.
1890, India, Indore State, Tukoji Rao III. Silver 1/8 Rupee Coin.
1892, India, Indore State, Tukoji Rao III. Nice Silver Rupee Coin.
I am sure that there are many others, which would fit into this category
and I hope that you guy enjoy to add your images to this topic.
Posted 07/16/2019 12:56 pm
Congratulations.
