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2002 Latvia 1 Lats Gold-Plated Silver Proof Coin "Coin of Fortune"
Have you ever encountered the power of fortune? Have you ever thought of the possibility that all your wishes would come true, if only you would pick up a coin from the sidewalk? If only you would have chosen a different course of action, would all things have been different?
On this coin's silver reverse, the waning moon slides away lightly brushing against a wafting cloud. It vanishes, disappears without trace, leaving the sky wrapped in darkness and mystery, open to chance. On the golden obverse, the sun reigns over the heaven. The circle that stands for its daily round is the logical and symbolic sign for the complete, confined and self-contained world — the powerful serpent of destiny. The overwhelming power of the sun leaves to man no choice, but to succumb, to willingly accept submissiveness and recognize his mission.
The two sides of the coin signify the two aspects of man's existence - freedom and predestination.
2002 Latvia 1 Lats Gold-Plated Silver Proof Coin "Coin of Fortune"
Have you ever encountered the power of fortune? Have you ever thought of the possibility that all your wishes would come true, if only you would pick up a coin from the sidewalk? If only you would have chosen a different course of action, would all things have been different?
On this coin's silver reverse, the waning moon slides away lightly brushing against a wafting cloud. It vanishes, disappears without trace, leaving the sky wrapped in darkness and mystery, open to chance. On the golden obverse, the sun reigns over the heaven. The circle that stands for its daily round is the logical and symbolic sign for the complete, confined and self-contained world — the powerful serpent of destiny. The overwhelming power of the sun leaves to man no choice, but to succumb, to willingly accept submissiveness and recognize his mission.
The two sides of the coin signify the two aspects of man's existence - freedom and predestination.
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I also like Brussel Sprouts.
What is with the tag line in you signature? "Dog of Flanders" made an impression on you? (Belgians tend to hate that book)
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<< <i>I think the coin is gorgeous.
I also like Brussel Sprouts.
What is with the tag line in you signature? "Dog of Flanders" made an impression on you? (Belgians tend to hate that book) >>
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