Caveat Emptor – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Veritas Numisma Series
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Description:
“Let the buyer beware” — a stark warning passed down from the marketplaces of ancient Rome to the modern world. Caveat Emptor enters the Veritas Numisma Series in .999 fine copper, reinforcing the maxim’s earthy, foundational nature. It is a phrase born of trade, temptation, and consequence — a reminder that discernment is as valuable as any currency.
Struck in 1 AVDP ounce of .999 fine copper, this 39mm round showcases a richly detailed allegory on its obverse. Two skeletal figures — one cloaked and whispering, the other grinning beneath a wide-brimmed hat — exchange a heavy sack marked “$ SILVER” as a radiant bull stands uneasily between them. Bursting rays crown the scene, symbolizing false confidence and manufactured optimism, while the inscription CAVEAT EMPTOR grounds the design below. In copper, the imagery takes on a raw, almost industrial character — emphasizing the weight and permanence of the warning.
The reverse features the familiar hallmark of the Veritas Numisma Series: the robed skeletal philosopher holding a torch of illumination beneath the banner “Enduring Latin Maxims,” framed by the Veritas Numisma title. The warm copper surface enhances the depth and contrast of the intaglio-style engraving, giving the piece a distinctly classical presence.
The Maxim:
Caveat Emptor served as a legal and moral reminder in Roman commerce — buyers were responsible for their choices, and ignorance was no defense. This copper interpretation underscores the lesson’s timelessness, urging awareness not only in transactions, but in ideas, promises, and authority itself.
Highlights:
- Contains 1 AVDP oz of .999 Fine Copper
- Obverse: Allegorical skeletal figures exchanging a sack of “$ Silver” beside a radiant bull, inscribed Caveat Emptor
- Reverse: Series hallmark — skeletal philosopher holding a torch with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
- Diameter: 39mm
- A compelling and accessible entry in the Veritas Numisma Series — perfect for collectors who value symbolism, classical philosophy, and bold design struck in enduring copper
