Front: “Vincit Qui Se Vincit” (he or she conquers who conquers oneself)
Back: “The biggest battle is not around you, it is inside you.”
At a glance
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Theme: self discipline, winning the fight inside
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Good for: quitting a habit, sobriety, temper, training, keeping a promise to yourself
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Gift for: a father, an athlete, someone in recovery, anyone fighting a private battle
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Finishes: Antique Silver (brass alloy), Antique Bronze (brass alloy), Antique Copper (solid copper)
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Size: 39 mm, about 1 oz, die struck in the USA
The meaning
Vincit qui se vincit means he conquers who conquers himself, and it works just as well for her. It is often traced to the Roman writer Publilius Syrus, whose longer line reads bis vincit qui se vincit in victoria: he conquers twice who conquers himself in victory. It has long been a favorite motto.
The back says it in plain English. Most of what holds us back lives inside: the snooze button, the drink, the temper, the doubt. Win that fight and the others get easier.
The design
On the front, an armored knight stands with both hands on a sword held point down, flames rising behind him, with the motto across the bottom. The back shows a heart wrapped in roses and crossed by arrows, burning at the top: the old battle between the head and the heart.
On good days and hard days
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On good days, it reminds you that the wins that matter most are the ones over your own habits and impulses.
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On hard days, when temptation, temper or doubt rises, it brings you back to the real fight, the one inside you, and reminds you that you can win it.
Carry it
One customer uses it to settle the arguments between head and heart: they flip it and take the answer. Another keeps it as a reminder of everything they had to overcome to get where they are today. It is a good coin to hold at the exact moment you are tempted to break a promise to yourself.
Give it
Customers give it to their dads and husbands, and to people they know are fighting something quietly. It also fits a milestone in recovery or sobriety, because the win it celebrates is the hardest one.
Specs
- Diameter: 1.54 in (39 mm), about the size of a silver dollar
- Thickness: 2.7 mm
- Weight: about 1 oz (28 g)
- Material: brass alloy (Antique Silver, Antique Bronze) or solid copper (Antique Copper)
- Made: die struck, minted in the USA
- Each coin is antiqued with a special patina so it looks like it has already been in circulation. The patina never settles the same way twice, so no two coins look exactly alike. Small variations in color and shading are normal, and they are what make your coin one of a kind.
Questions
What does vincit qui se vincit mean?
“He conquers who conquers himself.” The greatest victory is over your own impulses, fears and habits.
What does bis vincit qui se vincit in victoria mean?
“He conquers twice who conquers himself in victory.” It is the fuller line credited to Publilius Syrus: staying humble and controlled after you win is a second victory.
Why do people choose vincit qui se vincit as a tattoo or motto?
Because it is short and asks for something every day. The coin lets you carry the motto in your pocket and decide later about the ink.
Other coins you might like
For keys: Vincit Qui Se Vincit Key Tag.
Care: keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. No polishing needed; the aged finish is part of the look.
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