Description

The scene depicted is from Book I of “A Collection of Emblems,” by George Wither. The book was both written and illustrated by the author in 1635.

“By Labor, Virtue may be gained.  By Virtue, Glory is Attained”

 

• Contains: 2 oz. Troy .999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Mountains in the distance, with multiple people working different tasks on the right and left side.  A shovel is center front with a snake holding a laurel wreath in its mouth.
• Reverse: An eagle with wings spread  centered with a crown above and holding a flowing ribbon with the talons on a circular background of a diamond pattern.  “500 Total Mintage” below eagle. LIMITED MINTAGE ™ across the top circumference, and MINT CLUB ™ across the bottom circumference.
  “TOTAL MINTAGE 500” on the upper rounded dentil circumference, and hallmark text “TWO TROY OUNCES .999 FINE SILVER” on the lower rounded dentil circumference.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

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