Tempus Fugit – 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver Round | Veritas Numisma Series
Description:
Time flies — and it waits for no one. Tempus Fugit, one of the most enduring Latin maxims, now takes form in gleaming .999 fine silver as part of the Veritas Numisma Series. A solemn reminder of life’s fleeting nature, this phrase speaks not just of mortality, but of the urgency to live fully before the sands run out.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round features a hauntingly detailed obverse: a partially melted skull with wings, dripping like wax, framed by an ornate clock face. Below it rests a classical hourglass, its sand dwindling before our eyes. The inscription Tempus Fugit encircles the bottom in flowing, Gothic script — as elegant as it is final. The reverse displays the Veritas Numisma series standard: a robed skeletal philosopher holding a torch, beneath the phrase “Enduring Latin Maxims.”
The Maxim:
“Tempus Fugit” translates to “Time Flies,” and has echoed through literature, philosophy, and art for centuries. It is not just about the passage of hours — it is about the preciousness of every moment, and the danger of letting life slip quietly by. It is both a warning and a call to presence.
Highlights:
- Contains 1 troy oz of .999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Winged, melting skull above an hourglass, framed by a Roman numeral clock and inscribed “Tempus Fugit”
- Reverse: Series common reverse with skeletal philosopher holding a torch, inscribed with “Enduring Latin Maxims”
- Diameter: 39mm
A striking reminder for philosophers, collectors, and seekers: time is a luxury you can’t afford to waste.
Specifications:
- Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
- Thickness: 3.10 mm
- Purity: .999 fine
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
