Ancient Coin Symbolism
A quick reference of symbolism on ancient coin jewelry.
Horse: strength, nobility, and prestige.
Owl: knowledge, insight, and protection.
Lion: strength, courage, and guardianship.
Deer: purity, gentleness, and the natural world.
Dolphin: the sea, protection, and good fortune.
Bee: industry, fertility, and the soul’s immortality.
Wolf: loyalty, resourcefulness, and power.
Elephant: power, strength, and military conquest.
Goat: vitality, fertility, and abundance.
Hippocamp: protection of sailors and safe passage across treacherous waters
Griffin: strength, vigilance, and guardians of treasure.
Pegasus: inspiration, freedom, and the soaring spirit.
Phoenix: hope, resilience, and an enduring spirit.
Apollo: the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and beauty.
Athena: wisdom, warfare, peace, prosperity, and crafts.
Zeus: thunderbolt, eagle, and oak tree.
Dawn: light, rebirth, transition, and the beauty of new beginnings.
Bacchus & Liber: fertility, wine, freedom, and celebration.
The Dioscuri: courage, protection, divine favor, and a sacred partnership with horses.
Genius: spirit who guides, inspires, and protects.
Gorgon: protection and wards off evil.
Olive: peace, wisdom, and prosperity.
Laurel: victory and achievement.
Palm: prosperity, fertility, and resilience.