Scarab Beetle Silver Round
Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms) Series
1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Round
Product Description
Each sunrise offered the ancient Egyptians a powerful promise: life could begin again. Few symbols expressed that hope more vividly than the scarab beetle. Associated with the rising sun, renewal, and protection, this small creature became one of Egypt’s most recognizable sacred emblems. The Scarab Beetle silver round brings that enduring symbolism to Intaglio Mint’s Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms) series, pairing an ancient image of rebirth with richly ornamental medallic art.
Egyptians connected the beetle’s habit of rolling a ball of dung with the sun’s passage across the sky. Khepri, the divine manifestation of the morning sun, was represented as a scarab. Scarab-shaped amulets carried the promise of regeneration, while winged scarabs also appeared in funerary adornment, linking the deceased with the sun’s daily return. This round celebrates that historical symbolism as a modern collectible and a thoughtful emblem of new beginnings.
Obverse: A stylized scarab spreads sweeping, feather-like wings beneath a circular sun disk. Fine lines articulate the beetle’s body, while curling decorative details echo the dense floral scrollwork behind it. A patterned border of small ornamental medallions frames the scene, and a curved banner below identifies the design as “SCARAB BEETLE.” The balanced composition gives this ancient symbol a distinctive place within the series’ elaborate visual language.
Reverse: The shared Fortuna Favet design depicts Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune, amid flowing drapery and intricate ornament. An overflowing cornucopia beside her reinforces the theme of abundance. “FORTUNA FAVET” crowns the design, with “GOOD LUCK CHARMS” on the inner banner. The outer inscriptions identify “ONE TROY OUNCE,” “.999 FINE SILVER,” and “INTAGLIO MINT,” uniting the series theme with the round’s precious-metal content.
Struck by Intaglio Mint in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round offers an intricate study in wings, scrolls, and symbolic detail. Whether chosen for a growing Fortuna Favet collection or as a keepsake marking a fresh start, Scarab Beetle carries a message that has resonated for millennia: every new day brings another beginning.
Specifications
- Series: Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms)
- Title: Scarab Beetle
- Metal: .999 Fine Silver
- Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
- Diameter: 39mm
- Mint: Intaglio Mint
- Made in the USA
Interesting Facts
- Khepri embodied the sun at dawn, making the scarab a symbol of renewal as well as solar power.
- Ancient scarab amulets could be worn as jewelry; examples survive mounted in finger rings.
- Some winged scarab amulets were attached to mummy wrappings or bead nets, reflecting their protective role in funerary belief.
- The Latin words “Fortuna Favet” mean “Fortune Favors,” linking the collection’s diverse charms through a shared theme of good fortune.
Why Collect This Piece?
- A distinctive Egyptian-inspired addition to the Fortuna Favet collection.
- One troy ounce of .999 fine silver with an ornate winged-scarab design.
- The coordinating Fortuna reverse creates a consistent display alongside other series releases.
- A meaningful gift or keepsake celebrating renewal, resilience, and new beginnings.
Pair Scarab Beetle with the Lady Bug silver round or explore our silver collection.
