Wendigo 2 oz Silver Round

A stark figure rises above a pile of skulls on Intaglio Mint’s Wendigo round. This 2 troy ounce .999 fine silver design presents a dark artistic interpretation of a subject rooted in Indigenous storytelling, with a composition centered on destructive hunger and its consequences.

A Figure with Distinct Cultural Traditions

Wendigo is one of several English spellings associated with the Windigo or Wiindigoo. Native Languages of the Americas describes the figure in Anishinaabe traditions and identifies related, differently named beings in neighboring cultures. Names, appearances and individual stories vary; they should not be treated as one uniform account shared by every Indigenous nation.

In some of the stories summarized by that language resource, the Windigo is a monstrous cannibal. In others, a human being becomes one through selfishness, gluttony or cannibalism. Certain accounts describe an icy giant with the former human trapped within it. These variations give the subject a moral dimension beyond the appearance of a frightening creature.

The round’s scene is the mint’s own visual interpretation. Its imagery can be read as an expression of appetite that destroys others, while the underlying traditions offer broader lessons about conduct and responsibility. Keeping those contexts distinct lets collectors appreciate the artwork without mistaking it for a definitive representation of every traditional story.

Design Details

Obverse: The Wendigo stands on a pile of human skulls, holding a victim’s head in one hand and a severed arm in the other. The uncompromising horror imagery establishes the design’s menacing character.

Reverse: A large Intaglio Mint logo appears within a plain border inscribed “TWO TROY OUNCES” and “.999 FINE SILVER,” flanked by stars.

A reeded edge and Brilliant Uncirculated finish complete the 39 mm round. Its dramatic subject provides a distinctive entry for collectors interested in folklore-inspired silver designs.

Specifications

• Weight: 2.00 troy ounces
• Thickness: ~6mm
• Purity: .999 fine
• Edge: Reeded
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

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