Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin
Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin
Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin
Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin
Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin
Shire Post Mint

Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Bronze Coin

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There is a long history of Memento Mori reminders, including coins. We have added our own spin on the concept and included a new reverse side, “Memento Vivere” which translates to “remember that you have to live.” We believe there is a beautiful balance between accepting mortality and embracing life.

Memento mori (Latin: "Remember that you have to die.") is the medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality. Especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.

Memento vivere (Latin: "Remember you have to live.") Know that your time is short in the grand scheme of things. So have fun while you are here.

  • Solid Bronze coin
  • 1" (2.5 cm) diameter
  • 3.4mm thick
  • .036lbs / 16.5 grams

Coin design by Michael Shantz, engraved by Woody Maringer.
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Artist

Designed by Michael Shantz. Engraved by Woody Maringer.

Size

1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter, .13 inches (3.4mm) thick

Material

Solid bronze, 16.5 grams

Shire Post Mint

Tom Maringer began making coins in 2003 for George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Since then, Shire Post Mint has grown into an internationally recognized company known for attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship, all while still being super nerdy!

Shire Post Mint aims to keep traditional coinmaking alive. Designs are hand-engraved into tool steel, then hardened, and mounted into an antique coin press, where they are struck into solid metals such as copper, bronze, silver, iron, brass, and niobium. The coins are antiqued to perfect the patina and give them a lovely softness in the hand.

Their work and process have been featured on PBS, TIME.com, Art Insider, GEEK.com, and more.

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