Vita Brevis Coin
Front Quote: “Pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris” (You are dust, and to dust you shall return)Back Quote: “Vita Brevis - Vive ut vivas” (Life is short - Live so that you may live) 🧠 The Philosophy Behind the Vita Brevis Coin The Vita Brevis Coin is a profound reminder of life’s fragility and urgency. Its inscriptions and imagery draw from Stoic and memento mori traditions, calling us to live with purpose and presence before time slips away. The inscription “Vita Brevis – Vive ut vivas” (Life is short – Live so that you may live) surrounds a powerful hourglass, guarded by cherubs, roses, and skulls. The flowing sand reminds us that every moment is passing, and once gone, it cannot be reclaimed. The message is not despair but urgency: to live authentically, to embrace the present, and to align our lives with what truly matters. The Latin phrase “Pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris” (You are dust, and to dust you shall return) frames a striking design: a crowned