Queen of Coins Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Queen of Coins from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck Deck
Upright
(Elena) A woman of shrewd financial ability. A commercially or financially brilliant woman.
Reversed
(Elena) A selfish or greedy woman. A golddigger.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
A fair woman. Indifferent.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
Dark woman; presents from a rich relative; rich and happy marriage for a young man.
Reversed
An illness.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Unhappiness averted. Danger escaped. Sorrow. Trouble.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A dark Woman, a generous Woman, Liberality, Greatness of Soul, Generosity
Reversed
Certain Evil, a suspicious Woman, a Woman justly regarded with Suspicion, Doubt, Mistrust.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A fair woman, given to gossip and wanting in refinement
Reversed
rather a spiteful flirt.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
the first kiss will cause you vexation.