VERITAS NUMISMA SERIES – ENDURING LATIN MAXIMS – TEMPUS FUGIT

Tempus Fugit – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Veritas Numisma Series

Description:

Time flies — an undeniable truth captured in the Tempus Fugit copper round, an evocative addition to our Veritas Numisma Series, which honors the lasting relevance of Latin maxims. Translating to “Time Flies,” this phrase serves as a sobering reminder of the swift passage of time and the importance of making every moment count.

Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and features a richly detailed design: a melting human skull with wings, symbolizing time’s fleeting nature, positioned above an hourglass with sand steadily draining away. A background clock face and intricate filigree embellishments frame the composition, while the phrase “Tempus Fugit” scrolls across the lower edge. The reverse features the series’ hallmark design — a skeletal philosopher in classical robes, bearing a torch beneath the Veritas Numisma title and the inscription “Enduring Latin Maxims.”

The Maxim:
“Tempus Fugit” originated in classical literature but gained widespread cultural resonance as a reminder that time, once passed, cannot be reclaimed. The melting wax, winged skull, and hourglass all illustrate the relentless, unstoppable nature of time’s march — urging us to seize the present before it vanishes.

Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
• Obverse: Winged skull melting like wax, with an hourglass below, framed by clockwork and the phrase “Tempus Fugit”
• Reverse: Series common reverse with skeletal philosopher holding a torch, inscribed with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
• Diameter: 39mm

A profound collectible for those who value mindfulness, mortality, and the ephemeral beauty of time.