Sacred Heart – 1/2 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver Round

Faith, sacrifice and enduring love meet in the Sacred Heart silver round. This half-troy-ounce piece from Intaglio Mint presents a familiar devotional image in .999 fine silver: a flaming heart crowned with thorns, surmounted by a cross and surrounded by radiant light.

The Meaning Behind the Symbol

In Catholic devotion, the Sacred Heart represents the love of Jesus Christ. Its imagery brings love and suffering together rather than treating them as separate ideas. The wound and crown of thorns recall Christ’s Passion; the heart expresses the personal, compassionate character of that love.

The devotion is closely associated with Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, whose religious experiences helped spread it. Its continuing importance is reflected in the Church’s art and teaching, including the 2024 encyclical Dilexit nos, which explores the human and divine love of Christ’s heart.

For a collector, the design offers a compact study in religious symbolism. Each element contributes to the whole, from the crown encircling the heart to the cross above it. For someone who holds the devotion dear, the round may also serve as a tangible reminder of faith and a thoughtful personal keepsake.

Obverse Design

The central heart is pierced and encircled by thorns. Flames rise toward a cross, while a sunburst radiates around the composition. The combination of curved heart, sharp thorns and straight rays gives the design a clear visual rhythm within its circular border.

Reverse Design

The Intaglio Mint emblem identifies the maker, accompanied by the weight and purity markings. This reverse gives the devotional artwork a straightforward bullion counterpart.

Specifications

• Weight: 1/2 troy ounce
• Purity: .999 fine silver
• Diameter: 30mm
• Thickness: 2.56mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

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