Politicians are threatening to take away your firearms and alter the freedoms of the Second Amendment. Many Americans have responded the way King Leonidas I of Sparta responded when the Persian army demanded the Spartans to drop their weapons and surrender at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC — “Molon labe” or “come and take.”
The defiant reaction of King Leonidas galvanized the Spartans and was the inspiration behind the obverse of each Molon Labe round. A Spartan battle helmet before two crossing swords and five arrows is the focus of the design. “MOLON LABE” is stretched across a banner above the helmet while another banner in Greek reads “ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ” below.
A graphic novel “300” by Frank Miller and a film adaptation of the same name were developed because of the Battle of Thermopylae. The battle gained notoriety because the Greek army of 1,400 took on the Persian army of approximately 100,000 to 150,000 for three days at the pass of Thermopylae. The valiant effort delayed the Persian force before they ultimately defeated the Spartans on their way to invading Greece.
Not wanting to fall to the same fate when it comes to gun control, the reverse of each Molon Labe round features two crossing guns centered between a star and a cannon. “COME AND TAKE IT” is inscribed at the top of the reverse with the coin’s weight and fineness below. Much of the design resembles the Gonzalez Flag from the Texas Revolution, which pulled inspiration from “Molon Labe.”
Inspired by King Leonidas and the current conditions in our nation, Provident Metals has produced 1 oz Molon Labe silver and copper rounds. Proof and brilliant uncirculated rounds are available and multiples of 20 will arrive in a square plastic tube. The unique rounds were produced at the Provident Mint and are exclusive to Provident Metals. Order your rounds today and support your right to bear arms!
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