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

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.

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