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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 ½ 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.

Edited by coinworldtv
07/16/2019 10:39 am

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Hardly as ancient as other coins posted, but this is what I've got to fit the topic.

Very interesting examples and some neat looking designs for sure.

I have an interesting observation though...

If one of these were slabbed, couldn't it be called a Ra slabbed coin?

Interesting theme!

Argentina 10 pesos 1978:

1992 Republica Argentina.
10 centavos.

The Greek sun-god Helios

1869 H Republica Oriental del Uruguay.
4 centesimos.

(Coin # 2)

Some classic 8 reales from the Americas -- all first year issues.

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07/19/2019 02:14 am

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Some classic 8 reales from the Americas -- all first year issues.

Very nice coins!

Congratulations.

1884 Republica Argentina.
Dos centavos.

1942 Republica de Bolivia.
50 centavos.

1986 Republica del Ecuador.
Un Sucre.

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1937 Republica de Bolivia.
10 centavos.

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