{"product_id":"memento-mori-skull-rose-coin","title":"Memento Mori Skull \u0026 Rose Coin –  Stoic Collectible Token","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stoics carried a simple truth: death is not the enemy — forgetting to live is. This Memento Mori Skull \u0026amp; Rose gothic collectible coin renders that truth in cold metal. The front face rises with a three-dimensional skull from a bed of dark roses, iron crosses at its flanks, and two Latin inscriptions encircling the edge — \u003cem\u003eMemento Mori\u003c\/em\u003e, \"remember you must die,\" and \u003cem\u003eMemento Vivere\u003c\/em\u003e, \"remember to live.\" The reverse is equally unsparing: a living hand clasped with a skeletal one beneath the words \u003cem\u003eDeath Is Certain, Life Is Not\u003c\/em\u003e — a Stoic axiom cast in high relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Aurelius wrote: \u003cem\u003e\"It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.\"\u003c\/em\u003e This coin is a daily reminder of that principle. This piece is a Gothic Dark collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemento Mori has roots in ancient Stoic philosophy and medieval Christian tradition — a practice of contemplating mortality not with dread, but with clarity. The skull represents impermanence. The rose represents beauty that fades. The clasped hands — one flesh, one bone — represent the contract every living person holds with time. Together they form one of the most powerful philosophical symbols ever rendered on a collectible coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skull \u0026amp; Rose front \/ Death Is Certain reverse, high-relief antique finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full metal iron core, gold-tone plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm (1.57\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm (0.12\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1 oz (28g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique dark patina with gold accent detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely packaged for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoic philosophy collectors and practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGothic and dark art enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShadow box, desk, and display case collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique philosophical gift for him or her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan cave, study, or library décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisplayed images show the collectible design and relief detail. Each piece is produced as a commemorative art collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping \/ Estimated delivery: 9–14 days \/ Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more dark and gothic designs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gothic-dark\"\u003eGothic \u0026amp; Dark Coin Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61905587339594,"sku":"CJYD289685501AZ","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/memento-mori-skull-rose-coin-front.png?v=1779925789","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/memento-mori-skull-rose-coin","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}