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which is reasonably well known.
...I didn't find any information on that ones on the Bank of England notes - apart from the "666" on the former design of the 20pound note
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In some parts of the country the conch-shell is a symbol of the deity of the moon.
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conch-shell also which he carries are indicative of his authority and power. ...
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... until the top, which formed a broad platform, was reached. On the platform stood a chamber for the god, containing a conch and throne, ...
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It is said that he procured a conch-shell and discus of gold, which he placed before the image and closed the temple doors.