Intaglio Mint MOLON LABE I - 1 Troy OZ .999 Silver Round Antiqued & Gold by SFS

Description

This is the 2020 MOLON LABE I. This is the very first in the Molon Labe series of 10 by
Intaglio Mint. I have used my “Custom Antique Finish System” along with a 24k selective gold plating and I have inserted this in a new capsule with black ring.
Molon Labe, meaning “come and take it” is a traditional Greek phrase expressing defiance, believed to be spoken by the Spartan King Leonidas when the Persian armies demanded the surrender of their weapons. The expression is commemorated in this one-ounce silver art medal.
Contains:
1 oz. Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
Obverse:
The Detailed depiction of a Soldier in Spartan regalia holding a spear, with a battle scene in the background, and the words “MOLON LABE” positioned at the point of the spear.
Reverse:
Intaglio Mint logo set on radial burst surrounded by stippled border reading “ONE TROY OUNCE” above and “.999 FINE SILVER” below on textured background, flanked by mintage year in roman numerals “MMXX”.
Regarding
CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTICITY
:
Per one of my very kind repeat buyer’s request and recommendation, I have been including a document that certifies that the antique finish on each one of my silver coins or silver rounds listed, has been applied and burnished by me personally. I will sign and date one certificate for each coin or round sold. Although this process is not “rocket science” each person has their own methods and techniques that differentiate themselves from others. Whether mine is better is totally subjective. I have shown this certificate in my last photos. (Note that these may change or improve in the future) This has been updated again as of October 9
th
, 2020 to include the “Simply Fine Silver” logo on the upper left corner and an overall new design by Alberto Mendoza who also created the SFS logo and who specializes in 3 D designs. Thus far my buyers want this document, therefore I will continue to include it.
Note About my “
Custom Antique Finish System”.
This is a chemical process that darkens the silver and then I expose the higher relief areas as I see fit. This is not a layer of something applied to the silver. His is identical to the systems used by the major bullion dealers on all their coins and rounds. The method and degree of burnishing is what sets me apart from others in my opinion.