VERITAS NUMISMA SERIES – ENDURING LATIN MAXIMS – PECUNIA NON OLET

Pecunia Non Olet – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Veritas Numisma Series

Description:

Profit knows no scent with the Pecunia Non Olet copper round, a wry and striking addition to our Veritas Numisma Series — a collection celebrating enduring Latin maxims. Translating to “Money Does Not Stink,” this phrase originates from ancient Rome, reflecting the pragmatic truth that wealth itself is indifferent to its source.

Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and depicts a decadent skeletal figure draped in opulent attire, seated atop a throne festooned with grotesque cherubs and lavish carvings. Surrounded by stacks of currency, the figure revels in riches, a skeletal grin betraying an insatiable appetite for wealth. The phrase “Pecunia Non Olet” arches overhead, declaring that the value of money remains unsullied regardless of its origins. The reverse carries the series’ signature design — a skeletal philosopher robed in classical garments, holding a torch beneath the Veritas Numisma title and the phrase “Enduring Latin Maxims.”

The Maxim:
Attributed to the Roman Emperor Vespasian, “Pecunia Non Olet” arose when he imposed a tax on public urinals, dismissing objections by asserting that the money collected was as good as any other. This maxim endures as a commentary on the neutrality of wealth and the often murky morality behind its accumulation.

Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
• Obverse: Skeletal aristocrat on a grandiose throne, surrounded by bundles of cash, with the phrase “Pecunia Non Olet”
• Reverse: Series common reverse with skeletal philosopher holding a torch, inscribed with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
• Diameter: 39mm

An ironic and thought-provoking collectible for those who appreciate the intersection of wealth, power, and timeless wisdom on the nature of money.