1 x 1 oz Copper Round Intaglio Mint "MINT HERITAGE SERIES – SAINT ELIGIUS – PATRON SAINT OF NUMISMATICS" -BU-

1 x 1 Unze (oz) Copper Round Intaglio Mint

"MINT HERITAGE SERIES – 1# SAINT ELIGIUS

PATRON SAINT OF NUMISMATICS"

Description:

Saint Eligius – Patron Saint of Numismatics – 1 AVDP Ounce .999 Fine Copper Round | Mint Heritage Series

Description:

The patron saint of craftsmen.
The guardian of honest metalwork.
The spirit of the mint.

This 1 AVDP ounce .999 fine copper round honors Saint Eligius, the revered patron saint of metalworkers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and coin makers — a fitting tribute within Intaglio’s Mint Heritage Series, which celebrates the history, artistry, and tradition of numismatics.

Born in the 6th century, Saint Eligius was a master goldsmith and mint official whose extraordinary skill and integrity became legendary. According to historical accounts, he once fashioned a royal throne using only the gold allotted for one — yet produced two, demonstrating both his craftsmanship and his unwavering honesty. His reputation for precision and trustworthiness led him to serve as master of the mint under the Frankish kings before later becoming Bishop of Noyon.

The obverse of this round depicts Saint Eligius standing within a medieval workshop, surrounded by the tools of his craft — a coin press, scale, and minting implements — symbolizing the sacred responsibility of honest weight and measure. Behind him lies the open doorway of the mint, representing the enduring legacy of numismatic artistry passed from generation to generation.

The reverse celebrates the broader world of numismatics, surrounding the Intaglio Mint emblem with historic coinage motifs spanning cultures and centuries — a visual tribute to the universal language of coins and the enduring fascination they inspire among collectors.

Struck in rich .999 fine copper and produced with the crisp detail collectors expect from Intaglio Mint, this piece honors the timeless traditions of minting and the craftsmen who have carried those traditions forward for over a millennium.

A tribute not only to a saint — but to the enduring heritage of the mint itself.

Product Details

• 1 AVDP Ounce
• .999 Fine Copper
• 39mm Diameter
• Mint Heritage Series
• Struck in the USA by Intaglio Mint

Jede dieser wunderschönen Copperround enthält 999/1000 Feinkupfer und wurde im feinsten "Brilliant uncirculated" geprägt.

Pro Einheit mit 20 Münzen erfolgt die

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