Stoic Virtues Coin

Front Inscriptions: Temperance - Wisdom - Courage - JusticeBack Inscription: Summum Bonum (The Highest Good) 🧠 The Philosophy Behind the Stoic Virtues Coin The Stoic Virtues Coin embodies the four cardinal virtues at the heart of Stoicism: Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. These are not abstract ideals for the Stoics - they are the guiding principles for every decision, every action, every life well lived. On the front, each virtue is represented with its own symbol: the scales of Justice, the helmet of Courage, the mask of Wisdom, and the cup of Temperance. At the center, the flame of reason ties them together under the inscription “The Cardinal Virtues.” This side serves as a daily reminder that balance and integrity are built by practicing these virtues in the choices we make. On the reverse, the phrase “Summum Bonum” (“the highest good”) surrounds a classical Stoic portrait adorned with olive branches. For the Stoics, the highest good is a life aligned with virtue - the onl