Memento Mori Memento Vivo Coin – Gothic Skull...

This Memento Mori / Memento Vivo collectible coin pairs two of the most powerful phrases in Stoic and Gothic philosophy on a single piece. The obverse features a tattooed woman in a flowing dress tenderly cradling a skull, surrounded by a wreath of deep red and ivory roses, smaller skulls at her feet, and a radiant sunburst halo behind the skull — inscribed "Memento Mori" in bold relief at the top. The reverse carries the living counterpoint: a skeletal hand rising from below, clutching a vivid red anatomical heart with wisps of smoke rising from it, against a deep black enamel field with silver wave borders — inscribed "Memento Vivo" at the top. This piece is a Gothic memento mori collectible coin designed for display, collection, and philosophical reflection.

About the Design

Memento Mori — "remember you must die." Memento Vivo — "remember you are alive." The obverse is one of the most striking images in Gothic art: a living woman, tattooed and beautiful, holding death in her arms without fear. The roses around her are both life and decay — blooming and wilting at once. The skull she holds is not a threat. It is a companion. The reverse answers with the skeleton's hand holding a beating heart — still red, still warm, still smoking with life. "Remember you are alive." Two sides. One truth. A coin for those who understand that awareness of death is the most powerful reason to live fully.

Product Features

• Design: Tattooed woman cradling skull with roses & sunburst "Memento Mori" obverse; skeleton hand holding red anatomical heart "Memento Vivo" reverse
• Material: Iron with antique silver finish and full colour UV print
• Diameter: 40mm (1.57")
• Thickness: 3mm (0.12")
• Weight: approx. 25g
• Finish: Antique silver with deep black enamel and vivid red & ivory colour detail
• Packaging: Presented in a plastic display case
• This is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender

Perfect For

• Gothic art and dark aesthetic collectors
• Stoic philosophy and memento mori enthusiasts
• Tattoo culture and dark romance art lovers
• Desk displays, shadow boxes, and dark home décor
• Meaningful gifts for those who live with intention and embrace mortality

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 legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.

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