Lady Bug
Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms) Series
1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Round
Product Description
For centuries, the humble ladybug has been regarded as one of the world’s most beloved symbols of luck, happiness, and protection. Across countless cultures, spotting a ladybug is said to bring good fortune, prosperous harvests, and wishes fulfilled. Its gentle nature, vibrant appearance, and beneficial role in the garden have made it an enduring emblem of hope and positive change.
Lady Bug is the latest release in Intaglio Mint’s acclaimed Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms) series, celebrating the timeless symbols that people throughout history have carried, displayed, and treasured as tokens of good fortune.
The obverse showcases an exquisitely detailed ladybug surrounded by an elaborate tapestry of flowing vines, blossoms, and ornamental scrollwork. Every curve of the insect’s shell is enhanced with elegant decorative engraving, transforming one of nature’s simplest creatures into a stunning work of medallic art. The richly detailed floral border symbolizes growth, abundance, and the beauty that often accompanies good fortune.
The reverse features the magnificent Fortuna Favet series design, portraying Fortuna, the ancient Roman goddess of fortune, extending blessings while surrounded by symbolic good luck charms gathered from cultures around the world. This beautifully sculpted common reverse unites every release in the series, creating a cohesive collection dedicated to mankind’s enduring belief that fortune favors the prepared—and sometimes the fortunate.
Struck in-house by Intaglio Mint from one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round displays exceptional sculptural depth and craftsmanship. The brilliant silver finish illuminates the intricate floral patterns and ornamental engraving, accentuating every finely sculpted detail and giving the design the elegant appearance of an heirloom medallion.
Whether collected for its symbolism, artistic beauty, precious-metal content, or as part of the growing Fortuna Favet series, Lady Bug is a meaningful reminder that even the smallest blessings can bring great fortune.
Specifications
- Series: Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms)
- Title: Lady Bug
- Metal: .999 Fine Silver
- Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
- Diameter: 39mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Edge: Reeded
- Mint: Intaglio Mint
- Made in the USA
Interesting Facts
- Ladybugs have symbolized good luck and protection throughout Europe, Asia, and North America for hundreds of years.
- In many traditions, allowing a ladybug to land on you is believed to bring good fortune, while counting its spots is said to predict months of happiness or future blessings.
- Farmers have long considered ladybugs fortunate because they naturally consume aphids and other harmful garden pests, protecting valuable crops.
- The name “ladybug” is believed to have originated from the Virgin Mary, who was often associated with the helpful beetle in medieval Europe.
- More than 6,000 species of ladybugs exist worldwide, making them one of the most recognizable beneficial insects on Earth.
- The Latin phrase “Fortuna Favet” translates to “Fortune Favors,” a timeless expression celebrating opportunity, preparation, and good luck.
Why Collect This Piece?
- A beautiful new addition to the Fortuna Favet (Good Luck Charms) series.
- Elegant original artwork inspired by one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of good fortune.
- Struck from 1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver.
- Brilliant silver finish highlights the intricate ornamental engraving and sculptural details.
- A meaningful keepsake symbolizing prosperity, protection, and happiness.
- Proudly designed and struck in-house by Intaglio Mint in the USA.
