VERITAS NUMISMA SERIES – ENDURING LATIN MAXIMS – MORTE PRIMA DI DISONORE

Morte Prima di Disonore – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Veritas Numisma Series

Description:

Honor above all — that is the ethos captured in the Morte Prima di Disonore copper round, a distinguished piece from our Veritas Numisma Series dedicated to timeless Latin (and Latin-inspired) maxims. Translating to “Death Before Dishonor,” this powerful phrase reflects the unwavering commitment to integrity, courage, and personal code, even in the face of mortality.

Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and features the intricately detailed profile of a Roman gladiator’s helmet, crowned with a fierce plume. Beneath the ornate armor, a skeletal visage stares ahead with resolve, embodying the defiant stance that death is preferable to a life of disgrace. The inscription “Morte Prima di Disonore” arcs around the design in bold letters. The reverse displays the series’ hallmark design — a skeletal philosopher robed in classical attire, holding a torch beneath the Veritas Numisma title and the phrase “Enduring Latin Maxims.”

The Maxim:
This Italian phrase, deeply rooted in ancient martial and chivalric traditions, extols the virtue of honor over life itself. The imagery of the armored skull serves as a stark reminder that true valor lies in defending one’s honor, even to the grave.

Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
• Obverse: Skeletal figure clad in a decorated Roman gladiator helmet, with the phrase “Morte Prima di Disonore”
• Reverse: Series common reverse with skeletal philosopher holding a torch, inscribed with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
• Diameter: 39mm

A resolute collectible for those who revere honor, bravery, and the timeless maxim that integrity is worth more than life itself.