The word "Horse" conjurs up images in people's minds. What those images are depends upon the exposure of one's sumtotal past effecting his/her's life experiences envolving horses. What do these horse terms mean to you? Apaloosa, Arabian, Belgium, Buckskin, Charger, Clydesdale, Gaited, Hackney (hack), Lipizzaner, Mustang, Paint, Pacer, Palomino, Quarter Horse, Shetland, Tennessee Walker, Thoroughbred, and Trotter. It's not my intention to equate all horse terms, breeds, and registries to currency (coins or paper), but do want you know about a few I found. Those of you, interested in "horses on currency" may enjoy the following: Note: Any link to a coin or banknote for sale is not my endorsement of the particular item nor the company offering the currency nor is this disclaimer a warning against any transactions offered by the company or its affiliates. The first "Horses on currency" photo (courtesy of World Coin Gallery) features the Eohippus which paleontologists believe is the progenitor of modern horses as the Mastodon is to Elephants. The name Eohippus was coined by Othaniel Charles Marsh and interprets to Dawn Horse. This coin depicts an artist's rendition of what two Eohippi would look like if they existed today (the animal's extinct and the artist only had fossils and sketchy data to work with). The country authorizing the coin is Bosnia-Herzegovina: 1994 500 Dinara (copper-nickel): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...hippus&src=Marc Kuppens&query=Bosnia Eohippus Also, in 1994 a gold (0.1998 oz. AGW) coin was authorized featuring the same Eohippus design on its reverse. The following "Horses on currency (coins)" photos I enjoyed finding are listed alphabetically by issuing entity's name. (photos courtesy of Black Mountain Coins unless noted) BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 1995 Copper-Nickel 500 Dinera (Wild Horses): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1995_BIH_00354.html The word Suverena translates to Sovereign. 1995 Gold Suverena (English Hackney) http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1996_BIH_00355.html 1996 1/25 Gold Suverena (Hanovarian Stallion): (this photo courtesy of worldcoingallery) http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...96) Hanoverian Stallion&query=Bosnia stallion 1996 Gold Suverena (Hanovarian Stallion): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1996_BIH_00355.html CHINA: Lunar Series Zodiac (Year of the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2005_CHN_00020.html COOK ISLANDS: 2009 Silver Crown (Knights of the Round Table - Sir Lancelet): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2009_COK_07396.html GIBRALTAR: 2003 Crown (Athens Olympics 0 Equestrian): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2003_GIB_00788.html GREAT BRITAIN: 1953 5 Shillings (Queen Elizabeth on Horseback): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1953_GBR_04866.html ISLE OF MAN: 2002 1/2 Gold (Year if the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2002_IOM_05044.html LIBERIA: 2000 $5 Millennium (Chinese Lunar Series-Zodiac - Year of the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2000_LBR_00295.html MALAWI: 2005 (Chinese Zidiac - Lunar Series - Year of the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2005_MWI_00210.html MONGOLIA: 1992 250 Tugrik (Prezwalski's Horses - Endangered Wildlife): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1992_MNG_05821.html NICARAGA: 1990 10,000 Cordobas (XXV Olympics - Equestrian: http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1990_NIC_01591.html NORTH KOREA: 1995 Silver 500 Won (XXIV Olympics) http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1995_PRK_01590.html 2008 20 Won (Year of the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2008_PRK_07766.html PALAU: 2010 Crown (600 Years -- Battle of Grunwald - Horseman): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2010_PLW_08249.html RUSSIA: 1978 Silver 5 Roubles (XXII Olympics - Equestrian) http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1978_RUS_01619.html 1978 Silver 10 Rubles (XXII Olympics - Equestrian) http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1978_RUS_01624.html 1980 Silver 5 Roubles (XXII Olympics - Equestrian): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1980_RUS_01608.html ST. HELENA: 1995 Silver 50 Pence (Queen Mother & Equestrian): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1995_SHN_06838.html SOMALIA: 2000 C-N 10 Shillings(Year of the Horse): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/2000_SOM_00269.html SOUTH KOREA: 1988 10,000 Won (Seoul Olympics - Equestrian) http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1988_KOR_05587.html WEIMAR - GERMAN STATES - WESTPHALIA: 1923 Municipal Metal 5 Million Marks Notgeld: http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1923_DEU_08261.html Here's where our "Horses on currency" switches to paper: AUSTRALIA: 10 Pounds (undated): http://www.banknotes.com/AU28R.JPG 1998 10 Dollars: http://www.banknotes.com/AU52.JPG IRAQ: 1980 25 Dinars: http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1980_IRQ_02431.html JAPAN: 1944 5 Sen (Equestrian statue w. rider) http://www.banknotes.com/jp52.htm MONGOLIA: 1993 20 Tugrik (Terper): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1993_MNG_02437.html SWEDEN: 2001 20 Kronor: http://www.banknotes.com/se63.htm TAJIKISTAN: 1999 (2000) 50 Diram: http://www.banknotes.com/tj13.htm TENNESEE, USA: Exchange Bank of Tennesee: http://brokenbanknotes.com/bbnmb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=230 TRANS-DNESTRIA: 1993 50 Rublei (Horse & Rider): http://www.blackmountaincoins.com/p/BMC/c-HORSE-COINS/1993_TRN_02432.html Thought you'd like to know.... Clinker
Heigh-ho clinker A great piece if research. You obviously have a) plenty of time on your hands, b) no friends and c) no life. I'M ONLY JOKING. I've just spent about a year of my spare time helping someone to update a website for the sheer love of coin and banknote collecting. Just did a quick search through the banknotes on the World Paper Money catalogs and came up with 83 references to horses. Okay, a lot of them are repeats and I did exclude the reference to a "horseshoe shaped window" but did include sea-horses and mythical (unicorns). The one that gave me a laugh was the reverse of the Hungarian 100 forint note (1984-1993 series). The scene is described as "Took refuge from the storm". My wife's name is Took and the only refuge from a storm connected with her is when I get out of the house. Which prompts me to sign off now and spend some time with the few friends I have. Keep up the good work on informing, educating and intriguiging. Vic
Hey thaivic! Happy to hear from you and I personally want to "Thank" you for reading, commenting and sharing that 100 Forint banknote... Clinker
I like that dinera! Heres a few more horses #1. Thessalian League, Thessaly, Greece, c. 196 - 27 B.C. Bronze AE 18, BMC Thessaly p. 5, 62 - 63; SNG Cop 324 - 328?? , Thessaly mint, IPP[A]/TAS, helmeted head of Athena right; reverse QES-S-LWN, horse trotting right Bucephalus (Alexander teh greats horse) was a Thessalian horse. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucephalus #2. Constantius II 3 Struck 351-355 AD. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier spearing falling enemy horseman who wears Phrygian helmet and is reaching backwards; shield on ground to right; ASIS in ex.
Good Day randygeki... Thanks for sharing the Wikipedia link and the photo of the ancient coin of Constantius II... Clinker
Clinker: One of the most dominant images on Large Size currency from the USA featuring the "Horse" is the Series 1914 Red and Blue Seal $10 Fed Reserve Note. It is the spirit, strength and agricultural backbone of this nation..the horse also represents the growth and dynamic of developing the West in the early 19th century.. I felt this must be included in your Thread... You can almost feel the power of the vignette as the USA began it's rise to power in the formative years. RickieB
Images of ancient Chinese horses: Horse Coins Chinese Chess Horse and Chariot Pieces Charm depicting life of Emperor Tai Zu of the Ming Dynasty Gary
Wow manymore!! Enjoyed the Chinese Cash Coins emmensely and thank you for sharing the photos... Clinker
