Samurai Skull Coin Brass – Gothic Collectible

This samurai skull coin features a fierce samurai skull warrior wearing a traditional kabuto helmet with ornate horns and decorations, with a fanged open mouth displaying visible teeth and holding katana swords, surrounded by a detailed dragon scale pattern border, with intricate armor plates. The intricate relief work combines Japanese warrior tradition with gothic memento mori imagery, creating a powerful fusion of samurai culture and skull symbolism. A commanding piece that bridges feudal Japanese military heritage, dark art, and traditional commemorative coin craftsmanship into one dramatic collectible.

The samurai represents one of history's most disciplined and honored warrior classes. From the 12th to 19th centuries, samurai served as the military nobility of feudal Japan, following the strict moral code of bushido (the way of the warrior) that emphasized honor, loyalty, courage, and self-discipline. This coin reimagines the samurai through a memento mori lens, showing the warrior as a skull—a reminder that even the most fearless warriors cannot escape death. The kabuto helmet with its ornate horns (maedate) identified rank and clan, while the katana swords were considered the soul of the samurai. The fanged open mouth adds ferocity to the composition, suggesting the warrior's fighting spirit persists even in death. The dragon scale pattern border connects to Japanese mythology where dragons symbolize strength, wisdom, and protection. The detailed armor plates complete the authentic samurai aesthetic. This piece is a Gothic warrior collectible coin designed for display and collection.

About the Design

The obverse features exceptional carving detail in the samurai skull, from the traditional kabuto helmet with ornate horns to the fanged open mouth with visible teeth. The katana swords are intricately rendered, symbolizing the warrior's eternal connection to the blade. The dragon scale pattern border frames the composition with mythological symbolism, while the detailed armor plates add authenticity to the samurai aesthetic. The silver-plated brass finish enhances the aged, legendary quality that suits the samurai skull theme perfectly, making this piece a powerful statement about warrior culture and mortality.

Product Features

• Design: Samurai skull with kabuto helmet, katana swords, dragon scale border, armor plates
• Material: Brass base with silver-tone plating
• Diameter: 38mm
• Weight: Approx. 30-40g
• Finish: Antique patina with deep relief carving effect
• Packaging: Protective transparent display capsule

Perfect For

• Japanese culture and samurai enthusiasts
• Martial arts practitioners and collectors
• Gothic and warrior symbolism collectors
• Ideal for shadow boxes, collector cabinets, martial arts displays, or gothic décor setups

Shipping

Free worldwide tracked shipping. Estimated delivery 9–14 days. Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.

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This item is a commemorative collectible and is not affiliated with any official government mint or legal tender authority. It is intended for display and collecting purposes only.

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