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The phrase memento mori translates roughly as “remember that you will die.” Silver rounds with images of death and skeletons remind us all that life is short and we will all end up in the same place at some point in time. Memento mori rose to greater prominence and use along with the growth of Christianity in the 2nd century. Today, 1 oz Silver Memento Mori Rounds are available to you online at Silver.com.
Round Highlights:
Memento Mori coin designed to remind you of the scarcity of your life and the life of your loved ones. This frees you into living this life to its fullest. This coin is designed for everyday use. The obverse has my original skull design re-worked with more detail to represent death, and the escapement gear, hourglasses and an hour / minute track, to represent the passing of time. I decided to use latin for the text on the new coins: 'TEMPUS FUGIT' for 'Time Flies,' and 'MEMENTO MORI' for 'Remember Death.'
- Available to you inside of a plastic flip!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
- On the obverse is a laughing skeleton design.
- The reverse includes the Anonymous Mint owl.
- Created by Julie Lindquist.
A Christian writer in the 2nd century by the name of Tertullian claimed to have overheard the phrase the triumphal processions of Roman generals returning from victorious battles. It was said that an individual servant or slave would hold a crown over the general’s head from behind and whisper a phrase that, in effect, reminded the general that he was only a man who would in time die as well.
All 1 oz Silver Memento Mori Rounds are available to you through this product listing in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The rounds are housed individually inside of protective plastic flips. The series was designed by lead coin creator Julie Lindquist at the Anonymous Mint and features this BU specimen alongside an antique, low-mintage option.
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On the obverse of the 1 oz Silver Memento Mori Round is a depiction of a skeletal figure known as the Last Laugh. The laughing skeleton figure was popular in European funeral art from the Medieval Age to the Victorian Era. Design elements around the rim of the round include skull at the top with reaper blades, two skulls to the sides, and four hourglasses marking the passage of the sands of time.
The reverse face of 1 oz Silver Memento Mori Rounds includes the owl logo of the Anonymous Mint. Inspired by the heraldic eagle of the United States, the Anonymous Mint owl wears a crown on its head with the mint initials, arrows in its talons, and 13 stars above the owl logo. The name of the mint is featured below the owl with the weight, purity, and metal content of the rounds.
The Anonymous Mint is a private coin design facility that creates a variety of impressive, low-mintage silver round collections.
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Description
Memento Mori Stoic Challenge Coin
Memento Mori is one of the key teachings in Stoic Philosophy. Literally meaning “Remember You Must Die”, this message at first appears morbid but is in fact one of the most grounding messages that Stoicism has to offer.
In our own busy lives, we can get caught up in meetings that don’t matter, doing things we don’t want to do and can take our own lives and those of those around us for granted.
Memento Mori is a reminder that there is an expiry date to all of this. We aren’t going to be here forever and neither are those that are closest to us. Remembering this makes us less likely to waste this life that is so precious and so finite. The message is sobering and allows us to constantly reassess what is important and what is unimportant.
In light of recent global events, we have all been reminded just how unpredictable this life is and how it can all be turned upside down in an instant. Now more than ever, the underlying message of ‘Memento Mori’ rings true.
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This Specific Coin – Front + Back
Memento Mori Coin
Front of the coin: A minimalistic design that clearly displays the important message of ‘Memento Mori’. The skull at the centre of the piece is a visual representation of the message.
Back of the coin: ‘Remember you must die’. A brief summary of the meaning of Memento Mori, designed to shock you out of what is not important and bring you back to what is important in your life.
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What This Coin Is Designed For
This coin is designed for everyday use. Whether you carry it in your pocket, have it permanently next to you on your desk or keep it by your bed, the coin is designed to be noticed as much as possible. It has been created as your portable mental reset for whenever life starts to get away from you.
Who This Coin Is Designed For
This coin is designed for anyone that truly wants to get the most of their life. Whether you are an experienced Stoic or it is the first time that you have heard of this philosophy, the message is still the same – nobody lives forever, so what are you going to do with the moments that you do have?
SPECIFICATIONS
All coins are made of Brass and have an Antique Gold finish. Each coin is 38mm in diameter. All coins are double-sided and have flat edges.
All coins are delivered First Class to the UK and come with a plastic container case included (See final photo preview) – ideal for taking your coin anywhere and protecting it from damage.
OTHER NOTES
Until further notice, this item will only be shipped to locations within the United Kingdom.