Marcus Aurelius
In the private writings now known as the Meditations, Marcus repeatedly examined how to govern his judgments, fulfill his responsibilities and meet events according to reason.
THE GREAT STOIC
Philosophy was meant
to be lived.
Stoicism was never meant to remain on the page. It was a philosophy to be practiced through judgment, action and character.
SHOP STOIC COINSAN ANCIENT PRACTICE
Principles to return to.
Marcus Aurelius wrote private reminders about how to think and act. Epictetus taught that philosophy had to be applied through our judgments and choices. Seneca returned again and again to questions of virtue, adversity, mortality and time.
Their writings were not simply ideas to understand. They were principles to practice.
The Great Stoic Coins are built around that same purpose: to keep a Stoic principle within reach.
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ONE COIN. ONE PRINCIPLE.
A principle you can carry.
Each coin is centered on a principle drawn from Stoic philosophy, from remembering the shortness of life to distinguishing what is within your control.
The designs turn those principles into solid physical objects made to be carried, handled and returned to throughout ordinary life.
ROOTED IN THE ANCIENT STOICS
The philosophy behind the coins.
Epictetus
Epictetus placed the use of our own judgments, choices and actions at the center of Stoic practice, while teaching us to distinguish them from what does not belong to our control.
Seneca
Through his letters and essays, Seneca examined how philosophy should shape the way a person uses time, faces adversity, remembers mortality and develops character.
THE COIN
Built to be carried.
Solid pocket coins made with weight, restrained relief and an antique bronze finish. Designed for the pocket, desk or hand.
39 MM
DIAMETER
2.7 MM
THICKNESS
≈ 28 G
WEIGHT
2 SIDES
DOUBLE-SIDED
SOLID BRASS · ANTIQUE BRONZE FINISH · SHALLOW RELIEF
THE GREAT STOIC
Choose the principle
you want to carry.
Eight Stoic principles. Made to stay within reach.
SHOP STOIC COINS