Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum – 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver Round | Veritas Numisma Series
Description:
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall. Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum stands as one of the most uncompromising declarations in the Latin legal tradition — now brought to vivid, visceral life in the Veritas Numisma Series. It is a maxim of moral absolutes: that justice must prevail, no matter the cost.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round features a hauntingly beautiful obverse: a skeletal figure of blindfolded Justice, crowned with radiant light, pierced by an upright sword that bisects her skull. In her hands she holds a set of balanced scales, while baroque flourishes and divine rays emanate in the background. The powerful phrase Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum arcs across the upper rim, embodying a commitment to truth that supersedes even the collapse of the cosmos. The reverse displays the hallmark of the series: a robed skeletal philosopher holding a torch beneath the title “Enduring Latin Maxims.”
The Maxim:
“Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum” translates to “Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.” Rooted in Roman legal philosophy and echoed through centuries of jurisprudence, the phrase proclaims that justice must never be sacrificed for convenience, consequence, or fear. It is the battle cry of those who refuse to compromise with corruption.
Highlights:
- Contains 1 troy oz of .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Blindfolded skeleton with radiant crown and upright sword through the skull, holding balanced scales; inscribed with “Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum”
- Reverse: Series common reverse with skeletal philosopher holding a torch, inscribed with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
- Diameter: 39mm
An awe-inspiring piece for judges, scholars, and champions of principle — because truth must stand, even if the sky falls with it.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.10 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
