錢幣之美：硬幣描繪了優雅和力量的女性

縱觀歷史，無數硬幣上都刻有傑出女性的肖像，展示了她們的美麗、力量和貢獻。從古希臘神靈的古典優雅到民族精神的寓言表現，硬幣捕捉了女性偶像的精髓。這份名單重點介紹了為不同國家的鑄幣增光添彩的幾位著名女性，包括波蘭作家賈尼娜·若烏托夫斯卡、法國自由象徵瑪麗安、美國第一位非裔美國自由女神、錫拉丘茲女王菲利斯提斯、喀麥隆一位引人注目的原住民婦女、泰國詩麗吉王后、義大利寓言人物、英國維多利亞女王、智慧女神雅典娜、墨西哥勝利天使。

Women of Beauty and Strength: Portrayals on Coins

美麗與力量的女性：錢幣上的描繪

Throughout history, women of remarkable beauty and strength have been immortalized on coinage, capturing the essence of their time and the values they represent. These numismatic depictions not only honor these women but also provide a glimpse into the artistry and cultural significance of coins.

縱觀歷史，擁有非凡美麗和力量的女性在鑄幣上永垂不朽，捕捉了她們所處時代的精髓和她們所代表的價值觀。這些硬幣描繪不僅向這些女性致敬，也讓我們一睹硬幣的藝術性和文化意義。

Janina Żółtowska: Polish Ideal

Janina Żółtowska：波蘭理想

On the Polish 2, 5, and 10 Zlote coins of the 1930s, the image of Polish author Janina Żółtowska graced the obverse. She is depicted with a simple medieval coif headdress and a crown of clover leaves, surrounded by a halo of ears of grain. The design embodies the ideal of Polish beauty, as envisioned by numismatic artist Antoni Madeyski. Madeyski's personal connection to Żółtowska as his friend's wife influenced his choice of subject.

1930 年代波蘭 2、5 和 10 茲羅特硬幣的正面飾有波蘭作家賈尼娜·若托夫斯卡 (Janina Żółtowska) 的肖像。她戴著簡單的中世紀頭飾，戴著三葉草葉冠，周圍環繞著一圈穀穗。該設計體現了錢幣藝術家 Antoni Madeyski 所設想的波蘭美的理想。馬代斯基與若烏托夫斯卡（作為朋友的妻子）的個人關係影響了他對主題的選擇。

Marianne: Embodiment of France

瑪莉安：法國的化身

Marianne, the allegorical representation of the French nation, emerged during the 18th century as the embodiment of the fledgling republic born from revolution. Initially depicted wearing a Phrygian cap as a symbol of inspiration for revolutionaries and resistance to monarchy, Marianne's portrayal evolved over time. As the monarchy was restored in the 19th century, she was adorned with a diadem or crown. Her image became synonymous with French identity, appearing on coins and banknotes.

瑪麗安是法國民族的寓言代表，她在 18 世紀出現，是革命中誕生的新生共和國的化身。最初，瑪麗安戴著弗里吉亞帽，象徵革命者的靈感和對君主制的抵抗，但隨著時間的推移，她的形像也發生了變化。十九世紀恢復君主制後，她被戴上王冠或王冠。她的形象成為法國身份的代名詞，出現在硬幣和紙幣上。

African American Lady Liberty: Symbol of Diversity

非裔美國自由女神：多元的象徵

In 2017, the United States Mint honored African American beauty and diversity for the first time with the African American Lady Liberty design on the 225th Anniversary gold coin. This design, created by Justin Kunz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, depicts Liberty as a classically beautiful African American woman adorned with a headband of stars, symbolizing the aspiration for freedom and equality. Despite initial controversy, the design garnered international recognition, winning the 2019 Coin of the Year award in Berlin.

2017 年，美國鑄幣廠首次在 225 週年紀念金幣上印有非裔美國人自由女神圖案，以表彰非裔美國人的美麗和多樣性。該設計由 Justin Kunz 創作，Phebe Hemphill 雕刻，將 Liberty 描繪成一位戴著星星髮帶的古典美麗的非裔美國女性，象徵著對自由和平等的渴望。儘管最初存在爭議，但該設計獲得了國際認可，並在柏林獲得 2019 年年度硬幣獎。

Queen Philistis: Sicilian Beauty

菲利斯提斯女王：西西里之美

Known only through the coins of her husband, King Hieron II of Syracuse, Queen Philistis lived in the 3rd century BCE. Her image on the silver 16 Litrai coin presents a beautiful woman facing left, veiled and exquisitely engraved. The resemblance to the coins produced by renowned engravers Euainetos and Kimon suggests that Philistis may have been depicted as Arethusa, the patron nymph of Syracuse.

菲利斯提斯王后生活在公元前 3 世紀，人們只能透過她丈夫錫拉丘茲國王希倫二世的硬幣來了解她。 16 立特萊銀幣上她的形像是一位面向左側的美麗女子，蒙著面紗，雕刻精美。與著名雕刻家 Euainetos 和 Kimon 製作的硬幣的相似之處表明，菲利斯提斯可能被描繪成錫拉丘茲的守護神仙女阿瑞圖薩 (Arethusa)。

Native Woman: African Grace

原住民婦女：非洲優雅

While Western nations have rarely featured native individuals on coins, African countries have embraced the beauty of their indigenous people. In 1985, the Central African Republic issued a 500 Franc coin with a stunning portrait of a native woman in three-quarters profile. This image, created by the Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles of the Paris Mint, reflects the artistic and cultural values of both the region and the Mint's exceptional craftsmanship.

雖然西方國家很少在硬幣上刻畫原住民的形象，但非洲國家卻擁抱了原住民的美麗。 1985年，中非共和國發行了500法郎硬幣，上面有一位土著婦女的四分之三側面像，令人驚嘆。這幅圖像由巴黎造幣廠的鑄幣廠和勳章凹版工作室創作，反映了該地區的藝術和文化價值以及造幣廠的卓越工藝。

Queen Sirikit: Thai Elegance

詩麗吉王后：泰式優雅

Queen Sirikit of Thailand, born in 1932, has appeared on 35 Thai coins. Some of these coins capture her elegance and beauty, showcasing her role as the world's longest-serving queen consort and the second queen regent in Thailand's history. Appointed regent in 1956, Sirikit's successful reign earned her the title of Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat, meaning "Her Majesty Queen Regent Sirikit."

泰國詩麗吉王后出生於1932年，曾出現在35枚泰國硬幣上。其中一些硬幣捕捉到了她的優雅和美麗，展示了她作為世界上在位時間最長的王后和泰國歷史上第二位攝政王的角色。 1956 年，詩麗吉被任命為攝政王，她的成功統治為她贏得了 Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat 的頭銜，意思是「詩麗吉攝政王后陛下」。

Italia: Personification of Italy

義大利：義大利的擬人化

Italia, the personification of Italy, first appeared on coins in the Roman Social War in the 1st century BCE. During the Roman Empire, Italia became an allegorical representation of the Italian people, similar to Marianne in France. As fascism rose in the 1920s, Italia's prominence on Italian coinage was revived, often depicted as a stern bust or a full-length figure carrying symbols of agricultural production. In post-war years, Italia's image on coins has become more restrained and classically beautiful.

「Italia」（義大利的擬人化）首次出現在硬幣上是在公元前一世紀的羅馬社會戰爭期間。在羅馬帝國時期，義大利成為義大利人民的寓言代表，類似法國的瑪麗安。隨著 1920 年代法西斯主義的興起，義大利在義大利鑄幣上的地位再次凸顯，通常被描繪成嚴肅的半身像或帶有農業生產符號的全身像。戰後幾年，義大利在錢幣上的形象變得更加內斂和古典美麗。

Queen Victoria: British Monarch

維多利亞女王：英國君主

Queen Victoria's reign of 65 years saw her portrait change several times to reflect her age and style. The Young Head bust type, created by William Wyon, was used for 50 years and depicted Victoria in a neoclassical style with a simple headband and no jewelry. Later portrait types, such as the Bronze Bun Head type, introduced more elaborate details, including a laurel wreath tied by a ribbon.

維多利亞女王在位 65 年，她的肖像畫多次變化，以反映她的年齡和風格。威廉懷恩（William Wyon）創造的「年輕頭」半身像已沿用了 50 年，以新古典主義風格描繪了維多利亞，戴著簡單的頭帶，沒有佩戴任何珠寶。後來的肖像類型，例如青銅包頭類型，引入了更精緻的細節，包括用絲帶繫著的月桂花環。

Athena: Greek Goddess

雅典娜：希臘女神

Athena, the goddess of war, wisdom, and crafts, was a popular deity featured on ancient Greek coins. She is often depicted wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, an aegis shield, and a spear. While some representations of Athena are unflattering, others, particularly those from states like Epeiros, Macedonia, and Side, showcase remarkable beauty and craftsmanship.

雅典娜是戰爭、智慧和工藝女神，是古希臘硬幣上常見的神。她經常被描繪成戴著有冠的科林斯頭盔、聖盾和長矛。雖然雅典娜的一些代表作品並不討人喜歡，但其他代表，特別是來自埃佩羅斯、馬其頓和錫德等國家的代表，則展示了非凡的美麗和工藝。

Winged Victory: Mexican Symbol

有翼的勝利：墨西哥的象徵

On Mexico's Libertad bullion coins, the Winged Angel of Victory radiates classical beauty. As a symbol of the Mexican revolution, she represents the country's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. Depicted bare-chested and holding a wreath and a broken chain, Victory embodies the ideals of freedom and triumph.

墨西哥自由金幣上的勝利天使散發著古典之美。作為墨西哥革命的象徵，她代表了該國從西班牙殖民統治下爭取獨立的鬥爭。勝利女神赤裸上身，手持花環和斷鍊，象徵自由和勝利的理想。

These numismatic depictions of beautiful and strong women not only celebrate their accomplishments but also reflect the values and aspirations of the societies that minted them. Through the artistry of coins, these women have been immortalized, symbolizing their contributions, their struggles, and their enduring legacy.

這些對美麗而堅強的女性的錢幣描繪不僅慶祝她們的成就，而且反映了鑄造她們的社會的價值觀和願望。透過硬幣的藝術，這些女性被永垂不朽，象徵著她們的貢獻、她們的奮鬥和她們不朽的遺產。