Tempus fugit is a Latin phrase, usually translated into English as “time flies.” The expression comes from line 284 of book 3 of Virgil’s Georgics, where it appears as fugit irreparable tempus: “It escapes, irretrievable time.” The phrase is used in Latin and English as a proverb that “time’s a-wasting”.
- Contains 2 oz. Troy .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: A winged skull covered in wax from the candle of time, set upon a clock backdrop with Roman numerals, with an hourglass overlayed.? Decorative scroll-work circles the skull with the words “TEMPUS FUGIT” across the lower circumference.
- Reverse: High-Relief Intaglio Mint logo set on radial burst surrounded by stippled border reading “TWO TROY OUNCES” above and “.999 FINE SILVER”, flanked by stars on both sides.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.10 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
