2022 Molon Labe Type V, 2 troz ounce
Contains 2 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
Obverse: The detailed depiction of a wounded soldier in Spartan regalia with a spear in hand while clutching the neck of an enemy soldier in the heat of battle. “MOLON LABE” around the bottom circumference.
Reverse: Intaglio Mint logo set on radial burst surrounded by stippled border reading “TWO TROY OUNCE” above and “.999 FINE SILVER” below on textured background, flanked by mintage year in roman numerals “MMXXII”.
Source: Intaglio Mint
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 2.00 troy ounce |
| DIAMETER | 39 mm |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| FINISH | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| PURITY | .999 fine |
| THICKNESS | ~6mm |
These rounds come in flips. I have a supply of airtites for 2 oz round. Airtites are really great in keeping the coins and rounds in pristine condition.
Molon Labe means “come and take it”. It is believed to have been spoken by the Spartan King Leonidas in answer to the Persian king demanded the surrender of their weapons.
Molon Labe has become a rallying cry for 2nd amendment supporters in America, and proponents of firearms ownership around the world.
It is a reminder to those who would take away the right to bear arms that doing so is an inherently tricky proposition…an armed populace makes for a more cautious government after all.
It is very hard to collect all of the types. Intaglio Mint is always out of stack, as they are so popular. There are a total of 10 types. So far, I managed to have four types. I am still waiting for the rounds to be available from Intaglio Mint.
The miscellaneous rounds I've shown (so far):
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