Memento Mori Key Tag

Carry the profound Stoic wisdom of mortality with you wherever you go with the Memento Mori Key Tag. This meticulously crafted key tag serves as a daily reminder of life's fleeting nature and the importance of living each day with purpose, mindfulness, and virtue.

On one side, the key tag features the Latin phrase "Memento Mori," surrounded by a striking image that blends the face of a man with a skull, symbolizing the delicate balance between life and death. A spider web fills one eye socket, representing the inevitable passage of time, while a broken clock in the background reinforces the theme of life's impermanence. A lighted candle burns brightly, symbolizing the fragile and temporary nature of existence. The intricate background is adorned with laurel wreaths and Roman ornaments, adding a classical touch that reflects the timeless nature of Stoic philosophy.

The reverse side of the key tag carries the solemn reminder, "Your time is limited," paired with a vivid image of an hourglass. The hourglass holds a living rose at the top, representing the beauty and vitality of life, with dried petals collecting at the bottom, signifying the inevitable decay brought by time. Laurels, crossed bones, and the symbols of the sun and moon complete the imagery, reinforcing the natural cycles of life and death, and encouraging you to focus on what truly matters.

This key tag embodies the essence of Stoic thought, reminding you to stay grounded in the present, to accept the inevitability of death, and to live a life of virtue. Carry it with you daily to keep Stoic wisdom close at hand, guiding your actions and helping you maintain perspective in the face of life’s challenges.

Technical details:

• Diameter: 1.54" (39mm) - about the same as a Silver Dollar
• 2.7mm thick (10 gauge)
• Weight: 1oz
• Highest-quality mint, extremely fine details
• 100% Minted in the USA

Material:         

• Brass Alloy (Antique Bronze Colour)

The key tags were chemically aged so the patina looks great right out of the package and will look even better with more wear from handling and daily carry. The key tag is treated to look as if it has been handled and circulated. Colouring and patinas may slightly vary.

There are no identical key tags!

These coins are unique and are akin to a traditional military challenge coin.

Artwork design on this key tag is copyright protected.

Note: we don’t take custom orders.

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