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. Shop ancient coins