During the month of February, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many places around the world. It’s a day to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. But do you know the origins of this holiday of romance?
The exact history of Valentine’s Day—and Saint Valentine—is not fully known, but we do know that the modern St. Valentine’s Day stems from both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. There are two prevalent tales the offer some insight.
The first tells of a third century Roman priest named Valentine who performed marriages in secret. This was because Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage, believing that single men made better soldiers than those with families. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, he was sentenced to death.
The second story tells of an imprisoned Valentine who sent the first “valentine” note after falling in love with the jailer’s daughter. He allegedly signed a letter to her “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still used today.
We may never know the exact origins of Valentine’s Day, but one thing we do know is that it’s a holiday steeped in romance and sweet, loving gestures. If your loved one enjoys collecting precious metal bullion, perhaps a silver round or bar might be a nice treat to show how much you care. And while you’re shopping, why not try your hand at winning some free silver!
You can enter our giveaway simply by mentioning one person/animal/event/thing that you love. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our February giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by February 25, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on February 26, 2018 to receive a Provident Prospector 1 oz silver round. This Provident exclusive is a new redesign of an old favorite, and we expect to release more designs in the series soon.
Good luck and remember to spread the love!
Love old silver coins.
My lovely and beautiful wife, Lana, is always my Valentine!
I love my wife.
I love Beer!! Mmmm
I love my beautiful family and new puppy dog.
My GF loves when I take bullion and make it In to jewelery.
I love my wife and her birthday is in a couple more days! I would love to give her a beautiful silver bullion coin. She deserves so much more!
I love silver buyers !
I love SILVER…. oh and my girlfriend too!
I love my children, my former wife, I love my country, my military service and most of all God our Heavenly Father.
I Love my family and friends this time of year even though it’s been a challenging year love have carried my through it.Thank You all Happy Valentine’s Day Provident Metal…
God has blessed me abuntily with family, health eternal life.
My wife and I still are in love after 43 years and counting.
I love my wife, and even her cat.
My beautiful daughter, Karen; was born on February 13th, 1974. What a wonderful early Valentine gift she was. I can never forget Valentines Day. If I win this coin, I would like to give it to her. Just another “I will love you forever”.
I love my fiance. And like gold finger I like gold.
I love my wife Beverly, my soul mate & my eternal sunshine.
Scooter life and fun.
My wife, Ben and Trinity
For those that have loved and lost and to love again!
Love my family and friends
God,Guns and Gold!!!
I loved my cocker spaniel, Justice. Got him as a 10 week old puppy and he live to be almost 13 yrs old. He passed away last year.
I love writing stories. I love letting my stories’ characters take over the story. And I love it when other people enjoy reading them!
Most of all, my wife and three fantastic daughters!
The first time I saw my wife I told my friend sitting next to me that I would marry her and have a child and we would grow old together, I love being right
Although I seem to be the only one growing old
I love my wife who treats me right and I do the same for her !!!
Luv my family
I love my wife
I love my puppy, Bennie, a chihuahua/dachshund mix!