
The Pleiades star cluster and Iceni coins.

The images on several Icenian coins not only feature
figures of a horse (one with a mane) and what looks like an ear of
wheat - but they also appear to depict the star constellation
known as the Pleiades cluster (see fig 2), of which only 6/7 are clearly visible
to the naked eye depending on which part of the world you are
viewing them from.
The
Pleiades star cluster
As the
Pleiades first makes its appearance in March and disappears by
October it is believed that the Pleiades constellation had an
agricultural significance amongst prehistoric civilizations as there
was no written word its appearance seems to indicate the start and
finish of the farming season, thus becoming an ancient form of
farmers bible/diary/calendar.
The
Pleiades button with traces of gold gilt, click on thumbnail to view a larger
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