Ace 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 Ace of Coins from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
The beginning of a financial endeavor. Success obtained through service and perserverence.
Reversed
Passivity. Being pulled along by fate or the will of others.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Commencement of good fortune. Inheritance. Gifts. Economy.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
The most favourable of all cards.
Reversed
A share in the finding of treasure.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Prosperity. Good luck. Discouragement. Misfortune.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Perfect Contentment, Felicity, Prosperity, Triumph
Reversed
Purse of Gold, Money, Gain, Help, Profit, Riches.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A letter, an offer of marriage
Reversed
evil tidings.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
happy fortune; a bright and prosperous career; if you trust in God he will not forsake you.