GARGOYLES OF THE WORLD – EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY

Eastern State Penitentiary – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Gargoyles of the World Series

Description:

Embrace the macabre legacy of Gothic revival with the Eastern State Penitentiary copper round, a chilling addition to our Gargoyles of the World Series. Towering over the fortress-like walls of this infamous Philadelphia prison, this menacing gargoyle stands as a stony warden of one of America’s most haunted landmarks.

Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and features a gripping portrayal of the penitentiary’s chained gargoyle, crouched low with a fierce, toothy scowl and cracked stone surface. The creature’s ominous glare is rendered with stunning detail against the prison’s forbidding brickwork. The reverse continues the series’ signature design — a gothic window motif surrounding the Gargoyles of the World title, crowned by a watchful winged gargoyle.

The Legend:
Opened in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary was a pioneering institution in prison design and reform, yet its imposing Gothic architecture and long history of suffering earned it a reputation for supernatural activity. The gargoyle, though a modern addition unveiled during the prison’s Halloween festivities, has since become a symbol of the penitentiary’s eerie atmosphere and haunted history.

A perfect collectible for enthusiasts of dark history, Gothic architecture, and the paranormal.

Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
• Obverse: The menacing chained gargoyle of Eastern State Penitentiary, crouched and snarling against prison walls
• Reverse: Gargoyles of the World Series design featuring gothic window detailing and winged gargoyle
• Diameter: 39mm