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<p>[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 886728, member: 6229"]What are/is a <b><i>Triskeles</i></b>?" you ask?</p><p> </p><p><b><i>Triskeles</i></b> is a symbol of stability. As a word it's both singular and plural. In art form it depicts man's relationship to God (divine guidance, spiritual joy of peace and continuity of Heaven and Earth).</p><p> </p><p>When you hear the word <b><i>Triskeles</i></b>, you should think of the Isle of Man. It's the national symbol of the Isle of Man. Take a look-see at this photo of an Isle of Man 1978 1 Pound coin. Those 3 legs that seem to be running in a circle on the reverse is a <b><i>Triskeles </i></b>(photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com):</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-44&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km44%201%20Pound%20(1978-1981)%20Triskeles&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-44&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km44%201%20Pound%20(1978-1981)%20Triskeles&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-44&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km44%201%20Pound%20(1978-1981)%20Triskeles&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles</a></p><p> </p><p>One Pound Coins authorized by the Isle of Man bearing the <b><i>Triskeles </i></b>on their reverses were first issued in 1978 and minted through 1981.</p><p> </p><p>Other Isle of Man coins also bear a <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on them, some a bit smaller including miniatures. Being you've already seen the 1978 One Pound coin, here's a look at a coin especially produced to ring in the New Millrnnium (photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com) year 2000:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle of Man km1042 1 Pound (2000+) Triskeles and 3 bells&src=Marc Kuppens&query=Isle Man triskeles</a></p><p> </p><p>There's more to <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> than an application to coin designs. To understand the use of <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on anything lets open our dictionaries:</p><p> </p><p><b>Merriam-Webster</b></p><p> </p><p>Main Entry: tri·skel·i·on </p><p>Pronunciation: \trī-ske-lē-ən, tri-\ </p><p>Variant(s): or tri·skele \trī-skēl, tri-\ </p><p>Function: noun </p><p>Etymology: <i>triskelion</i> from New Latin, from Greek <i>triskelēs</i> three-legged, from<i> tri- + skelos </i>leg; <i>triskele</i> from Greek <i>triskelēs</i></p><p> </p><p><b>Free On-line Dictionary:</b></p><p> </p><p>tri·skel·i·on (tri-skelion, tri-) also <b>tri·skele</b> (tri skel, tris kel)</p><p> </p><p><i>n.</i> <i>pl.</i> <b>tri·skel·i·a</b> (-sk) also <b>tri·skeles</b> </p><p>A figure consisting of three curved lines or branches, or three stylized human arms or legs, radiating from a common center. </p><p>[from Greek <i>triskeles</i>, three-legged, from TRI- + <i>skelos</i>, leg.]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Lexic.us:</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Definition of Triskeles</p><p>1. <i>NOUN. </i>A figure comsisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center.</p><p> </p><p>It is the national symbol for the Isle of Man, which is located in the Irish Sea. The "three legs embowed " of the heraldic triskelion are represented in armour, "spurred and garnished <i>or</i> (gold)."</p><p> </p><p>To help you understand more, look at these objects bearing <b><i>Triskeles</i></b>:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(photos courtesy of Wikipedia)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Legs_of_Man_-_Triskelion.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Legs_of_Man_-_Triskelion.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Legs_of_Man_-_Triskelion.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isle_of_Man_Flag.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isle_of_Man_Flag.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isle_of_Man_Flag.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ManxCarRegistrationPlate.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ManxCarRegistrationPlate.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ManxCarRegistrationPlate.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Other Countries' Flags:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(photos courtesy of Wikipedia)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sicily.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sicily.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sicily.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The following flags bear artistic adaptations of <b><i>Triskeles</i></b>:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_Islands_flag_1875-1879_cswb.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_Islands_flag_1875-1879_cswb.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_Islands_flag_1875-1879_cswb.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ingushetia.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ingushetia.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ingushetia.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This flag's <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> is an adaptation combining the Trinity of God and His number of completion (7):</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_sevens.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_sevens.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_sevens.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Beyond Flags:</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-DeptOfTransportation-Seal.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-DeptOfTransportation-Seal.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-DeptOfTransportation-Seal.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Irish_Air_Corps_roundel.svg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Irish_Air_Corps_roundel.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Irish_Air_Corps_roundel.svg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TGPseal.png" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TGPseal.png" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TGPseal.png</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fuessens_Wappen.gif" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fuessens_Wappen.gif" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fuessens_Wappen.gif</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Artistic renderings (stickers, jewelry, etc.) of <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> (photos courtesy of Lesic.us):</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.continuumarts.com/images/639px-Triskele-Symbol-spiral.svg.png" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.continuumarts.com/images/639px-Triskele-Symbol-spiral.svg.png" rel="nofollow">http://www.continuumarts.com/images/639px-Triskele-Symbol-spiral.svg.png</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.cuttingedge.org/Triskele_Circle.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cuttingedge.org/Triskele_Circle.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.cuttingedge.org/Triskele_Circle.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Triskele-hollow-triangle.png" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Triskele-hollow-triangle.png" rel="nofollow">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Triskele-hollow-triangle.png</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/Pandorinha3/triskele1.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/Pandorinha3/triskele1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/Pandorinha3/triskele1.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/14/5/AAAAC8pkZFwAAAAAABRbpw.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/14/5/AAAAC8pkZFwAAAAAABRbpw.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/14/5/AAAAC8pkZFwAAAAAABRbpw.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.hernescraftes.com/Plates%20and%20Plaques/SMALL%20Triskele%20Plate.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.hernescraftes.com/Plates%20and%20Plaques/SMALL%20Triskele%20Plate.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.hernescraftes.com/Plates and Plaques/SMALL Triskele Plate.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mycharmsonline.com/x-cart/images/P/sun_triskele_pendant.JPG" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.mycharmsonline.com/x-cart/images/P/sun_triskele_pendant.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://www.mycharmsonline.com/x-cart/images/P/sun_triskele_pendant.JPG</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.patagoniagifts.com/files/d_2552.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.patagoniagifts.com/files/d_2552.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagoniagifts.com/files/d_2552.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.bellchamber.net/catalogue/BaileyTriskeleDiamd3.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.bellchamber.net/catalogue/BaileyTriskeleDiamd3.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.bellchamber.net/catalogue/BaileyTriskeleDiamd3.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.holisticshop.co.uk/image_L/JEPSTP088-L1.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.holisticshop.co.uk/image_L/JEPSTP088-L1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.holisticshop.co.uk/image_L/JEPSTP088-L1.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://beowulfjewelryshop.com/images/b%20celtic%20triskele%20earrings.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://beowulfjewelryshop.com/images/b%20celtic%20triskele%20earrings.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://beowulfjewelryshop.com/images/b celtic triskele earrings.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://symboldictionary.net/library/graphics/symbols/triskele2.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://symboldictionary.net/library/graphics/symbols/triskele2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://symboldictionary.net/library/graphics/symbols/triskele2.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And, yes, a tattoo:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/012/f/0/Tattoo_Crow_Triskele_by_faerywitch.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/012/f/0/Tattoo_Crow_Triskele_by_faerywitch.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/012/f/0/Tattoo_Crow_Triskele_by_faerywitch.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Before Isle of Man's useage of <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on coins, The Greek city-states, Macedonian empires and neighboring nations produced coins bearing <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> as the main device on the reverse or in smaller sizes including miniature (alone or incused in squares or circles). </p><p>As to our subject "<b><i>Coins and Triskeles</i></b>" we need to travel back in time (ca. 480 B.C.) to the Greek City State <i>Aspendos</i> or <i>Aspendus</i>. Look there on the ground just left of that ox-cart wheel rut. Isn't that a tiny bronze <i>Obol</i>? There's a Triskeles on the obverse, see!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(Photo courtesy of Asia Minor Coins Gallery):</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=264&pos=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=264&pos=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=264&pos=1</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Following photos of ancient coins bearing <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> courtesy of Ancient Coins and Antiquities:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Lycia, 480-440BC, AR Stater (9.77g). Pegasos flying rt./Triskeles in circular incuse, SNG von Aulock 4090. Centered on slightly oval flan, light tone, part of one arm of triskeles off due to flan shape, nice Pegasos.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs180.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs180.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs180.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Pamphylia, ca 370-333 BC, AR Stater (10.7g). obv.Two wrestlers, KA between, rev.: Slinger, triskeles, city name behind:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs749.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs749.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs749.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Following photos courtesy of Wild Winds:</p><p> </p><p>Lycia, Dynasties of Kuprilli AR Stater. Circa 470-440 BC. Wild boar standing right, head lowered; IWMO on its side, P below / KOP-RL-E (retrograde), triskeles; all within incuse square:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Jameson_2319.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Jameson_2319.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Jameson_2319.jpg</a></p><p>Dynasties of Lycia Kuprillii AR Tetrobol. ca 470-440 BC. Uncertain mint. Winged goat flying left; triskeles before / KO-PR-LLE, triskeles within incuse square with dotted border:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Leu54-152.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Leu54-152.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Leu54-152.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Lycian Dynasties, Kuprilli. Ca. 460-440 B.C. AR Stater. Xanthos mint. Bull left, triskeles above:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGHel_433.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGHel_433.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGHel_433.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Kuprilli. Circa 470-440 BC. AR Tetrobol. Bearded male head right (Kuprilli?), in crested Thracian helmet; triskeles below / Triskeles within incuse square:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGvA_4153.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGvA_4153.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGvA_4153.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Lycia, Dynasties of Kuprilli AR Stater. Circa 470-440 BC. Two leaping dolphins; triskeles above & below, monogram / K-O, triskeles; lotus flower in corner, all in dotted incuse square:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Unlisted_Stater_01.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Unlisted_Stater_01.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Unlisted_Stater_01.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, The Derrones AR Dodekadrachm. ca 479-465 BC. Ox-cart driven left by male driver, who holds goad; crested Corinthian helmet above / <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> right; palmette between legs; all within incuse square:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/thraco_macedonian_tribes/derrones/AMNG_7.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/thraco_macedonian_tribes/derrones/AMNG_7.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/thraco_macedonian_tribes/derrones/AMNG_7.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>Now lets get back to the Isle of Man coins. I'm not going to list every coin bearing <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on it/them, but will produce text along with a photo link to the most important (in my judgement). All photos courtesy of worldcoingallery.com unless noted. I am omitting Isle of Man bullion coins, i.e. Gold Angels.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This 1985 10 Pence bears five miniature <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on it; four on the obverse (two at the top (above crown middle and top right of the crown and two at the bottom before and after date) and one to the right of the ram's neck on the reverse. Circulation and proofs were struck in Copper-Nickel (28.5mm). Silver (0.3866 oz. ASW) proofs were issued. (photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com):</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img14/93-146&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km146%2010%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Loagthyn%20ram&query=Isle%20Man%20ram" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img14/93-146&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km146%2010%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Loagthyn%20ram&query=Isle%20Man%20ram" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img14/93-146&desc=Isle of Man km146 10 Pence (1985-1987) Loagthyn ram&query=Isle Man ram</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1992-199510 Pence were struck in Copper-Nickel measuring 24.5mm bearing the four miniature <b><i>Triskeles </i></b>on the obverse and a full-sized <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on the reverse. Same size proofs were authorized dated 1992 composed of silver (0.2393 oz. ASW), gold (0.4014 AGW), and Platinum (0.4726 oz. APW).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img/93-337&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km337%2010%20Pence%20(1992,1995)&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20337" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img/93-337&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km337%2010%20Pence%20(1992,1995)&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20337" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img/93-337&desc=Isle of Man km337 10 Pence (1992,1995)&query=Isle Man km 337</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>From 2000 through 2003 24.5mm Copper-Nickel 10 Pence were minted bearing three miniature <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on the obverse (1 above crown, 1 before date and 1 after date. Take a look:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-1039&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1039%2010%20Pence%20(2000-2003)%20St.%20Germans%20Cathedral&query=Isle%20Man%20cathedral" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-1039&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1039%2010%20Pence%20(2000-2003)%20St.%20Germans%20Cathedral&query=Isle%20Man%20cathedral" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-1039&desc=Isle of Man km1039 10 Pence (2000-2003) St. Germans Cathedral&query=Isle Man cathedral</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In1985 20 Pence (21.4mm Copper-Nickel) were struck through 1987 bearing the four miniature <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on the obverse for circulation and in proof (1985 only). Also struck in proof: silver (0.1487 oz. ASW), gold (0.1474 oz. AGW), and platinum (0.1527 oz. APW).</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc3/93-147&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km147%2020%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20&src=Han%20van%20Hattum&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20147" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc3/93-147&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km147%2020%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20&src=Han%20van%20Hattum&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20147" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc3/93-147&desc=Isle of Man km147 20 Pence (1985-1987) &src=Han van Hattum&query=Isle Man km 147</a></p><p> </p><p>The 20 Pence w/combine reverse has the four miniature <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on obverse:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-211&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km211%2020%20Pence%20(1988-1992)%20Farm%20combine%20harvester&query=Isle%20Man%20combine" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-211&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km211%2020%20Pence%20(1988-1992)%20Farm%20combine%20harvester&query=Isle%20Man%20combine" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-211&desc=Isle of Man km211 20 Pence (1988-1992) Farm combine harvester&query=Isle Man combine</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>50 Pence coins (30mm Copper-Nickel) of 1971 through 1978 with Viking Ship reverse had no <b><i>Triskeles</i></b>. 1979 witnessed the production of two different Viking Ship reverses:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>No <i>Triskeles</i>:</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-39&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km39%2050%20Pence%20(1976-1979)%20Viking%20Ship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-39&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km39%2050%20Pence%20(1976-1979)%20Viking%20Ship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-39&desc=Isle of Man km39 50 Pence (1976-1979) Viking Ship&query=Isle Man viking</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><i><b>Triskeles </b></i><b>on Sail:</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img16/93-51&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km51%2050%20Pence%20(1979)%20Day%20of%20Tynwald&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20Tynwald" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img16/93-51&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km51%2050%20Pence%20(1979)%20Day%20of%20Tynwald&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20Tynwald" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img16/93-51&desc=Isle of Man km51 50 Pence (1979) Day of Tynwald&query=Isle of Man Tynwald</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The 1979 w/<b><i>Triskekes</i></b> on sail was also minted (10,000 for circulation and 5,000 proofs) in Silver (0.4609 oz. ASW) and Platinum (0.9285 oz. APW) proofs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1985 ushered in a 50 Pence coin bearing the 4 miniature <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on the obverse and a small <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> at the top center of the reverse. Besides the circulation strikes in Copper-Nickel, proofs were also struck in Copper-Nickel, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Copper-Nickel business strikes w/same design were minted through 1987:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-148&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km148%2050%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Viking%20Longship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-148&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km148%2050%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Viking%20Longship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-148&desc=Isle of Man km148 50 Pence (1985-1987) Viking Longship&query=Isle Man viking</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>From this photo onward, I'm leaving the fun of finding <b><i>Triskeles</i></b> on the coins, to you:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-905&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km905%2050%20Pence%20(1997)%20Motorcyclists&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcyclists" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-905&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km905%2050%20Pence%20(1997)%20Motorcyclists&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcyclists" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-905&desc=Isle of Man km905 50 Pence (1997) Motorcyclists&query=Isle Man motorcyclists</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-1258&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1258%2050%20Pence%20(2004%2B)%20Milners%20Tower&query=Isle%20Man%20milner" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-1258&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1258%2050%20Pence%20(2004%2B)%20Milners%20Tower&query=Isle%20Man%20milner" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-1258&desc=Isle of Man km1258 50 Pence (2004+) Milners Tower&query=Isle Man milner</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-1321_1&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1321.1%2050%20Pence%20(2006)%20Two%20Turtle%20Doves&src=Hans%20Grootswangers&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20turtle%20doves" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-1321_1&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1321.1%2050%20Pence%20(2006)%20Two%20Turtle%20Doves&src=Hans%20Grootswangers&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20turtle%20doves" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-1321_1&desc=Isle of Man km1321.1 50 Pence (2006) Two Turtle Doves&src=Hans Grootswangers&query=Isle of Man turtle doves</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-50p07&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20new%2050%20Pence%20(2007)%20Centenary%20of%20TT%20Motorcycle%20Races&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcycle" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-50p07&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20new%2050%20Pence%20(2007)%20Centenary%20of%20TT%20Motorcycle%20Races&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcycle" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-50p07&desc=Isle of Man new 50 Pence (2007) Centenary of TT Motorcycle Races&query=Isle Man motorcycle</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle of Man km1042 1 Pound (2000+) Triskeles and 3 bells&src=Marc Kuppens&query=Isle Man triskeles</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-858&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km858%202%20Pounds%20(1998-1999)%20Three%20racecars&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20race" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-858&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km858%202%20Pounds%20(1998-1999)%20Three%20racecars&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20race" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-858&desc=Isle of Man km858 2 Pounds (1998-1999) Three racecars&src=Marc Kuppens&query=Isle Man race</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-1260&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1260%202%20Pounds%20(2004%2B)%20Round%20Tower%20of%20Peel%20Castle&src=Andrej%20Smrdu&query=Isle%20Man%20Peel" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-1260&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1260%202%20Pounds%20(2004%2B)%20Round%20Tower%20of%20Peel%20Castle&src=Andrej%20Smrdu&query=Isle%20Man%20Peel" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-1260&desc=Isle of Man km1260 2 Pounds (2004+) Round Tower of Peel Castle&src=Andrej Smrdu&query=Isle Man Peel</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-38&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km38%201%20Crown%20(1976)%20Horse-drawn%20tram&query=Isle%20Man%20tram" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-38&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km38%201%20Crown%20(1976)%20Horse-drawn%20tram&query=Isle%20Man%20tram" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-38&desc=Isle of Man km38 1 Crown (1976) Horse-drawn tram&query=Isle Man tram</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-41&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km41%201%20Crown%20(1977)%20Silver%20Jubilee&query=Isle%20Man%20jubilee" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-41&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km41%201%20Crown%20(1977)%20Silver%20Jubilee&query=Isle%20Man%20jubilee" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-41&desc=Isle of Man km41 1 Crown (1977) Silver Jubilee&query=Isle Man jubilee</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc7/93-50&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km50%201%20Crown%20(1979)%20Sir%20William%20Hillory&query=Isle%20Man%20Hillory" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc7/93-50&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km50%201%20Crown%20(1979)%20Sir%20William%20Hillory&query=Isle%20Man%20Hillory" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc7/93-50&desc=Isle of Man km50 1 Crown (1979) Sir William Hillory&query=Isle Man Hillory</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img11/93-63&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km63%201%20Crown%20(1980)%20Derby%20Bicentennial&query=Isle%20Man%20derby" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img11/93-63&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km63%201%20Crown%20(1980)%20Derby%20Bicentennial&query=Isle%20Man%20derby" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img11/93-63&desc=Isle of Man km63 1 Crown (1980) Derby Bicentennial&query=Isle Man derby</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc4/93-81&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km81%201%20Crown%20(1981)%20Wedding%20of%20Prince%20and%20Lady%20Diana&src=Wayne%20Bartosh&query=Isle%20Man%20wedding" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc4/93-81&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km81%201%20Crown%20(1981)%20Wedding%20of%20Prince%20and%20Lady%20Diana&src=Wayne%20Bartosh&query=Isle%20Man%20wedding" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc4/93-81&desc=Isle of Man km81 1 Crown (1981) Wedding of Prince and Lady Diana&src=Wayne Bartosh&query=Isle Man wedding</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-93&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km93%201%20Crown%20(1982)%20World%20Cup%20Soccer&src=Don%20Evans&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20soccer" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-93&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km93%201%20Crown%20(1982)%20World%20Cup%20Soccer&src=Don%20Evans&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20soccer" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-93&desc=Isle of Man km93 1 Crown (1982) World Cup Soccer&src=Don Evans&query=Isle of Man soccer</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And the final circulation coin:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc5/93-132&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km132%201%20Crown%20(1984)%20Parliamentary%20Conference&src=Roger%20Lee&query=Isle%20Man%20parliamentary" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc5/93-132&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km132%201%20Crown%20(1984)%20Parliamentary%20Conference&src=Roger%20Lee&query=Isle%20Man%20parliamentary" rel="nofollow">http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc5/93-132&desc=Isle of Man km132 1 Crown (1984) Parliamentary Conference&src=Roger Lee&query=Isle Man parliamentary</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A bonus coin (bullion gold Angel) photo (courtesy Coin News):</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.coinnews.net/2009/10/19/2009-isle-of-man-christmas-angel-gold-coin/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.coinnews.net/2009/10/19/2009-isle-of-man-christmas-angel-gold-coin/" rel="nofollow">http://www.coinnews.net/2009/10/19/2009-isle-of-man-christmas-angel-gold-coin/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Did you enjoy?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Clinker[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 886728, member: 6229"]What are/is a [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B]?" you ask? [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] is a symbol of stability. As a word it's both singular and plural. In art form it depicts man's relationship to God (divine guidance, spiritual joy of peace and continuity of Heaven and Earth). When you hear the word [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B], you should think of the Isle of Man. It's the national symbol of the Isle of Man. Take a look-see at this photo of an Isle of Man 1978 1 Pound coin. Those 3 legs that seem to be running in a circle on the reverse is a [B][I]Triskeles [/I][/B](photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com): [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-44&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km44%201%20Pound%20(1978-1981)%20Triskeles&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles"]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-44&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km44%201%20Pound%20(1978-1981)%20Triskeles&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles[/URL] One Pound Coins authorized by the Isle of Man bearing the [B][I]Triskeles [/I][/B]on their reverses were first issued in 1978 and minted through 1981. Other Isle of Man coins also bear a [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on them, some a bit smaller including miniatures. Being you've already seen the 1978 One Pound coin, here's a look at a coin especially produced to ring in the New Millrnnium (photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com) year 2000: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles[/URL] There's more to [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] than an application to coin designs. To understand the use of [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on anything lets open our dictionaries: [B]Merriam-Webster[/B] Main Entry: tri·skel·i·on Pronunciation: \trī-ske-lē-ən, tri-\ Variant(s): or tri·skele \trī-skēl, tri-\ Function: noun Etymology: [I]triskelion[/I] from New Latin, from Greek [I]triskelēs[/I] three-legged, from[I] tri- + skelos [/I]leg; [I]triskele[/I] from Greek [I]triskelēs[/I] [B]Free On-line Dictionary:[/B] tri·skel·i·on (tri-skelion, tri-) also [B]tri·skele[/B] (tri skel, tris kel) [I]n.[/I] [I]pl.[/I] [B]tri·skel·i·a[/B] (-sk) also [B]tri·skeles[/B] A figure consisting of three curved lines or branches, or three stylized human arms or legs, radiating from a common center. [from Greek [I]triskeles[/I], three-legged, from TRI- + [I]skelos[/I], leg.] [B]Lexic.us:[/B] Definition of Triskeles 1. [I]NOUN. [/I]A figure comsisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center. It is the national symbol for the Isle of Man, which is located in the Irish Sea. The "three legs embowed " of the heraldic triskelion are represented in armour, "spurred and garnished [I]or[/I] (gold)." To help you understand more, look at these objects bearing [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B]: (photos courtesy of Wikipedia) [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Legs_of_Man_-_Triskelion.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isle_of_Man_Flag.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ManxCarRegistrationPlate.jpg[/URL] Other Countries' Flags: (photos courtesy of Wikipedia) [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sicily.svg[/URL] The following flags bear artistic adaptations of [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B]: [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_Islands_flag_1875-1879_cswb.svg[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ingushetia.svg[/URL] This flag's [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] is an adaptation combining the Trinity of God and His number of completion (7): [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_sevens.svg[/URL] [B]Beyond Flags:[/B] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-DeptOfTransportation-Seal.svg[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Irish_Air_Corps_roundel.svg[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TGPseal.png[/URL] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fuessens_Wappen.gif[/URL] Artistic renderings (stickers, jewelry, etc.) of [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] (photos courtesy of Lesic.us): [URL]http://www.continuumarts.com/images/639px-Triskele-Symbol-spiral.svg.png[/URL] [URL]http://www.cuttingedge.org/Triskele_Circle.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Triskele-hollow-triangle.png[/URL] [URL]http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv336/Pandorinha3/triskele1.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/14/5/AAAAC8pkZFwAAAAAABRbpw.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://www.hernescraftes.com/Plates%20and%20Plaques/SMALL%20Triskele%20Plate.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://www.mycharmsonline.com/x-cart/images/P/sun_triskele_pendant.JPG[/URL] [URL]http://www.patagoniagifts.com/files/d_2552.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://www.bellchamber.net/catalogue/BaileyTriskeleDiamd3.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://www.holisticshop.co.uk/image_L/JEPSTP088-L1.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://beowulfjewelryshop.com/images/b%20celtic%20triskele%20earrings.jpg[/URL] [URL]http://symboldictionary.net/library/graphics/symbols/triskele2.jpg[/URL] And, yes, a tattoo: [URL]http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2007/012/f/0/Tattoo_Crow_Triskele_by_faerywitch.jpg[/URL] Before Isle of Man's useage of [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on coins, The Greek city-states, Macedonian empires and neighboring nations produced coins bearing [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] as the main device on the reverse or in smaller sizes including miniature (alone or incused in squares or circles). As to our subject "[B][I]Coins and Triskeles[/I][/B]" we need to travel back in time (ca. 480 B.C.) to the Greek City State [I]Aspendos[/I] or [I]Aspendus[/I]. Look there on the ground just left of that ox-cart wheel rut. Isn't that a tiny bronze [I]Obol[/I]? There's a Triskeles on the obverse, see! (Photo courtesy of Asia Minor Coins Gallery): [URL]http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=264&pos=1[/URL] Following photos of ancient coins bearing [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] courtesy of Ancient Coins and Antiquities: Lycia, 480-440BC, AR Stater (9.77g). Pegasos flying rt./Triskeles in circular incuse, SNG von Aulock 4090. Centered on slightly oval flan, light tone, part of one arm of triskeles off due to flan shape, nice Pegasos. [URL]http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs180.jpg[/URL] Pamphylia, ca 370-333 BC, AR Stater (10.7g). obv.Two wrestlers, KA between, rev.: Slinger, triskeles, city name behind: [URL]http://www.ancient-art.com/images/gs749.jpg[/URL] Following photos courtesy of Wild Winds: Lycia, Dynasties of Kuprilli AR Stater. Circa 470-440 BC. Wild boar standing right, head lowered; IWMO on its side, P below / KOP-RL-E (retrograde), triskeles; all within incuse square: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Jameson_2319.jpg[/URL] Dynasties of Lycia Kuprillii AR Tetrobol. ca 470-440 BC. Uncertain mint. Winged goat flying left; triskeles before / KO-PR-LLE, triskeles within incuse square with dotted border: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Leu54-152.jpg[/URL] Lycian Dynasties, Kuprilli. Ca. 460-440 B.C. AR Stater. Xanthos mint. Bull left, triskeles above: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGHel_433.jpg[/URL] Kuprilli. Circa 470-440 BC. AR Tetrobol. Bearded male head right (Kuprilli?), in crested Thracian helmet; triskeles below / Triskeles within incuse square: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/SNGvA_4153.jpg[/URL] Lycia, Dynasties of Kuprilli AR Stater. Circa 470-440 BC. Two leaping dolphins; triskeles above & below, monogram / K-O, triskeles; lotus flower in corner, all in dotted incuse square: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/lycia/dynasts/kuprilli/Unlisted_Stater_01.jpg[/URL] Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, The Derrones AR Dodekadrachm. ca 479-465 BC. Ox-cart driven left by male driver, who holds goad; crested Corinthian helmet above / [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] right; palmette between legs; all within incuse square: [URL]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/thraco_macedonian_tribes/derrones/AMNG_7.jpg[/URL] Now lets get back to the Isle of Man coins. I'm not going to list every coin bearing [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on it/them, but will produce text along with a photo link to the most important (in my judgement). All photos courtesy of worldcoingallery.com unless noted. I am omitting Isle of Man bullion coins, i.e. Gold Angels. This 1985 10 Pence bears five miniature [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on it; four on the obverse (two at the top (above crown middle and top right of the crown and two at the bottom before and after date) and one to the right of the ram's neck on the reverse. Circulation and proofs were struck in Copper-Nickel (28.5mm). Silver (0.3866 oz. ASW) proofs were issued. (photo courtesy of worldcoingallery.com): [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img14/93-146&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km146%2010%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Loagthyn%20ram&query=Isle%20Man%20ram[/URL] 1992-199510 Pence were struck in Copper-Nickel measuring 24.5mm bearing the four miniature [B][I]Triskeles [/I][/B]on the obverse and a full-sized [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on the reverse. Same size proofs were authorized dated 1992 composed of silver (0.2393 oz. ASW), gold (0.4014 AGW), and Platinum (0.4726 oz. APW). [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img/93-337&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km337%2010%20Pence%20(1992,1995)&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20337[/URL] From 2000 through 2003 24.5mm Copper-Nickel 10 Pence were minted bearing three miniature [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on the obverse (1 above crown, 1 before date and 1 after date. Take a look: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-1039&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1039%2010%20Pence%20(2000-2003)%20St.%20Germans%20Cathedral&query=Isle%20Man%20cathedral[/URL] In1985 20 Pence (21.4mm Copper-Nickel) were struck through 1987 bearing the four miniature [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on the obverse for circulation and in proof (1985 only). Also struck in proof: silver (0.1487 oz. ASW), gold (0.1474 oz. AGW), and platinum (0.1527 oz. APW). [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc3/93-147&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km147%2020%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20&src=Han%20van%20Hattum&query=Isle%20Man%20km%20147[/URL] The 20 Pence w/combine reverse has the four miniature [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on obverse: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-211&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km211%2020%20Pence%20(1988-1992)%20Farm%20combine%20harvester&query=Isle%20Man%20combine[/URL] 50 Pence coins (30mm Copper-Nickel) of 1971 through 1978 with Viking Ship reverse had no [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B]. 1979 witnessed the production of two different Viking Ship reverses: [B]No [I]Triskeles[/I]:[/B] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-39&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km39%2050%20Pence%20(1976-1979)%20Viking%20Ship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking[/URL] [I][B]Triskeles [/B][/I][B]on Sail:[/B] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img16/93-51&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km51%2050%20Pence%20(1979)%20Day%20of%20Tynwald&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20Tynwald[/URL] The 1979 w/[B][I]Triskekes[/I][/B] on sail was also minted (10,000 for circulation and 5,000 proofs) in Silver (0.4609 oz. ASW) and Platinum (0.9285 oz. APW) proofs. 1985 ushered in a 50 Pence coin bearing the 4 miniature [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on the obverse and a small [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] at the top center of the reverse. Besides the circulation strikes in Copper-Nickel, proofs were also struck in Copper-Nickel, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Copper-Nickel business strikes w/same design were minted through 1987: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-148&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km148%2050%20Pence%20(1985-1987)%20Viking%20Longship&query=Isle%20Man%20viking[/URL] From this photo onward, I'm leaving the fun of finding [B][I]Triskeles[/I][/B] on the coins, to you: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img12/93-905&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km905%2050%20Pence%20(1997)%20Motorcyclists&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcyclists[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-1258&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1258%2050%20Pence%20(2004%2B)%20Milners%20Tower&query=Isle%20Man%20milner[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-1321_1&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1321.1%2050%20Pence%20(2006)%20Two%20Turtle%20Doves&src=Hans%20Grootswangers&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20turtle%20doves[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-50p07&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20new%2050%20Pence%20(2007)%20Centenary%20of%20TT%20Motorcycle%20Races&query=Isle%20Man%20motorcycle[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-1042&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1042%201%20Pound%20(2000+)%20Triskeles%20and%203%20bells&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20triskeles[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc8/93-858&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km858%202%20Pounds%20(1998-1999)%20Three%20racecars&src=Marc%20Kuppens&query=Isle%20Man%20race[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc5/93-1260&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km1260%202%20Pounds%20(2004%2B)%20Round%20Tower%20of%20Peel%20Castle&src=Andrej%20Smrdu&query=Isle%20Man%20Peel[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img13/93-38&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km38%201%20Crown%20(1976)%20Horse-drawn%20tram&query=Isle%20Man%20tram[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img15/93-41&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km41%201%20Crown%20(1977)%20Silver%20Jubilee&query=Isle%20Man%20jubilee[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_as.php?image=nmc7/93-50&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km50%201%20Crown%20(1979)%20Sir%20William%20Hillory&query=Isle%20Man%20Hillory[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine.php?image=img11/93-63&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km63%201%20Crown%20(1980)%20Derby%20Bicentennial&query=Isle%20Man%20derby[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc4/93-81&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km81%201%20Crown%20(1981)%20Wedding%20of%20Prince%20and%20Lady%20Diana&src=Wayne%20Bartosh&query=Isle%20Man%20wedding[/URL] [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc9/93-93&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km93%201%20Crown%20(1982)%20World%20Cup%20Soccer&src=Don%20Evans&query=Isle%20of%20Man%20soccer[/URL] And the final circulation coin: [URL]http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_cs.php?image=nmc5/93-132&desc=Isle%20of%20Man%20km132%201%20Crown%20(1984)%20Parliamentary%20Conference&src=Roger%20Lee&query=Isle%20Man%20parliamentary[/URL] A bonus coin (bullion gold Angel) photo (courtesy Coin News): [URL]http://www.coinnews.net/2009/10/19/2009-isle-of-man-christmas-angel-gold-coin/[/URL] Did you enjoy? Clinker[/QUOTE]
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