He who laughs last, laughs longest. This time it’s a 1 oz silver skeleton who has the last laugh.
This antique finished pure silver coin, produced by the Anonymous Mint, features symbols of medieval times. Remember Death, or Memento Mori in Latin; a reminder of the fragility of life. The laughing skeleton might put things back into perspective for you.
This 1 troy ounce silver round is produced in 0.999 pure silver. An antique finish on this eerily-crafted silver round adds to the depth of the design and create lines and shading imitating an eye-catching tarnished effect.
On the obverse of the Memento Mori 1oz silver round, we see the laughing skeleton. Skulls and bones surround his boney silhouette along with hourglasses. Hourglasses traditionally represent the fleeting of time. The images of skulls and bones was used in funeral artwork in medieval times, seen throughout the Golden age of Piracy, into the Victorian Era, and is still a popular image used today.
The reverse of this fine silver round features an owl in flight. The messenger of death is clutching arrows as it soars. A glorious crown sits atop his feathered head with Anonymous Mint’s initials engraved.
The 1 oz Silver Round .999 - Memento Mori in produced antique silver was designed by John Hoyle, who along with the Anonymous Mint, created this antique finished silver round in a limited mintage of 2,000. Remember Death silver rounds come in a protective acrylic capsule and include of certificate of authenticity with matching serial number etched on the rim of each round.
While some like to celebrate death in different ways, this last laugh can be a cool Halloween gift, or a collector of all thing’s skull related.
If you are into skulls and bones, Kitco’s exclusive Three Skull Silver Bars may be of interest to you. Designed in traditional black and white, or with a pop of color and elaborate rose and cross designs, they are sure to make a well-rounded silver skull collection.