Molon Labe, Come and Take it! .999 COPPER ROUND. Framed with Display Stand

Comes framed with display stand as shown (easily remove from frame). The Molon Labe round is composed of 1 AVDP ounce of .999 fine copper bullion. Equipped with superior fighting skills, King Leonidas I led the Spartan warriors into battle against Xerxes I and his massive Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. Composed of roughly 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans and 700 Thespians, the Spartan army blocked the pass of Thermopylae, as the Persians were invading Greece. The outnumbered Spartans withstood for three days before ultimately falling in defeat of the Persian army, which consisted of an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 soldiers. Prior to the battle, the Persians demanded that the Spartans lay down their weapons and surrender. King Leonidas responded defiantly in Greek, “Molon labe!” The phrase means “come and take.” The king’s exclamation has inspired thousands in the centuries. The obverse features a Spartan battle helmet before two swords and five arrows. A banner above the helmet and across the weapons reads MOLON LABE. Another banner below the design is inscribed with the phrase in Greek, ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ. Round Descripition: Content : Copper 1 ounce AVDP, Composition: 0.999 Fine Copper, Condition: New BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED, Mint: Golden State Mint, Diameter: 39 mm