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Memento Mori Stoic Challenge Coin
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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.
- Daily Stoic is excited to share the The Memento Mori medallion. These coins are designed with the intention of carrying them in your pocket, a literal and inescapable reminder that “you could leave life right now.” In Meditations Marcus Aurelius wrote “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.”.
- Buy 1 oz Silver Round.999 - Memento Mori (Antique Finish).999. He who laughs last, laughs longest. This time it’s a 1 oz silver skeleton who has the last laugh. This antique finished pure silver coin, produced by the Anonymous Mint, features symbols of medieval times. Remember Death, or Memento Mori in Latin; a reminder of the fragility of.
- Memento mori is a Latin phrase that reminds mankind of its mortality. Used in art and symbolism for thousands of years, it grew in popular use with the rise of Christianity and the emphasis that religion places on Heaven, Hell, and salvation for ones soul in the afterlife. Today, 1 oz Antique Memento Mori Silver Rounds are available to you from JM Bullion.
- On the obverse of the 2 oz Silver Memento Mori Round is a dark depiction of life’s fragile existence. There is a cracked human skull fixed to the center of the design with an ornate background field that includes a crowned skull at 12 o’clock ascending into heaving, and an hour glass at 6 o’clock reminding us that time is precious.
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.
This Specific Coin – Front + Back
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.
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.
Memento Mori Coin
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?
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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.
Memento Mori Coin Pendant
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
Memento Mori Coins
Until further notice, this item will only be shipped to locations within the United Kingdom.