Seven Seals of the Apocalypse – Black Horse – 1 AVDP Ounce .999 Fine Copper Round
Product Description
The Third Seal is broken—and the Black Horse rides forth.
The Black Horse is the third release in Intaglio Mint’s Seven Seals of the Apocalypse Series, inspired by the dramatic visions recorded in the Book of Revelation. Following the White Horse and Red Horse, this striking design portrays the third Horseman of the Apocalypse, traditionally associated with famine, scarcity, and the crushing economic hardship that follows war.
The obverse depicts the hooded rider charging forward upon a powerful black horse, holding a set of balances in his hand. Around him, haunting scenes of deprivation and desperation unfold, while strong radial lines give the composition a sense of relentless forward movement. Every detail—from the rider’s flowing garments to the horse’s muscular form—has been rendered with exceptional depth and intensity.
The imagery draws directly from Revelation 6:5–6, in which the opening of the Third Seal summons a rider upon a black horse carrying scales. A voice then proclaims severely inflated prices for wheat and barley, representing a time when the most basic necessities of life have become scarce and costly.
The common reverse unites the entire series with a richly detailed apocalyptic composition. A seven-horned lamb occupies the center, surrounded by the four winged living creatures described in Revelation. Above them, an angel presides over the scene, while rays of divine light and layered ornamental details create a powerful sense of judgment, mystery, and prophecy.
Struck in-house by Intaglio Mint from one AVDP ounce of .999 fine copper, this 39mm round combines biblical symbolism, dramatic storytelling, and deeply engraved artistry in a formidable collectible.
The Third Seal
“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.”
— Revelation 6:5
The rider’s scales symbolize the careful rationing of food during famine. The proclamation of a measure of wheat for a penny—approximately a full day’s wages in the ancient world—illustrates an economy in which survival itself has become nearly unaffordable.
Interesting Facts
- The Black Horseman is the third of the legendary Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
- His scales represent scarcity, rationing, and the weighing of increasingly precious food.
- Black has historically been associated with mourning, hunger, deprivation, and death.
- The unusually high prices described in Revelation 6 indicate severe famine and economic collapse.
- The command not to harm the oil and wine has inspired centuries of debate among biblical scholars.
- Each release in the series features its own interpretation of one of the Seven Seals while sharing a highly detailed common reverse.
Specifications
- Series: Seven Seals of the Apocalypse
- Release: Third Release
- Design: Black Horse
- Metal: .999 Fine Copper
- Weight: 1 AVDP Ounce
- Diameter: 39mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Mint: Intaglio Mint
- Country of Manufacture: United States
Why Collect This Piece?
The Black Horse is one of the most recognizable and symbolically powerful figures in biblical prophecy. Its message of famine and scarcity remains hauntingly relevant, giving this release an impact that extends far beyond its scriptural origins.
With its dramatic high-relief-style engraving, intricate common reverse, and one-ounce .999 fine copper composition, the Black Horse is an impressive and accessible addition for collectors of biblical art, apocalyptic imagery, and the continuing Seven Seals of the Apocalypse Series.
