The 10 oz edition of the Famine medal steps up the presence and weight of an already striking collectible. Sharing the same octagonal format and 24k gold-gilded border as the 5 oz release, this larger version gives the central scene considerably more real estate, allowing the engraved detail of the rider, the surrounding figures, and the stormy background to read with greater depth and impact. At 10 troy oz of .999 fine copper, it carries genuine heft and makes a commanding display piece.
Key Features:
- Metal: .999 fine copper with 24k gold gilding
- Weight: 10 troy oz
- Shape: Octagonal
- Series: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
- Obverse design: A robed rider on horseback holding scales, surrounded by emaciated figures against a stormy sky, inscribed “FAMINE”
- Reverse design: “FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE” and “TEN OUNCES TROY,” “24K GILDED,” “999 CU,” featuring a central tower logo within an elaborate scrollwork field
The obverse presents the Famine rider as a hooded, cloaked figure mounted on a dark horse, holding a pair of raised scales — the traditional symbol drawn from the Book of Revelation. The horse moves through a crowd of gaunt, skeletal figures pressing in from all sides, their bodies emaciated and their arms outstretched in desperation. At the lower edge, the cracked, parched ground reinforces the theme of scarcity and devastation. Above, the sky fills with churning dark storm clouds, rendered with tonal depth that gives the scene genuine atmosphere. The darkened copper tones of the central field contrast sharply against the 24k gold-gilded octagonal border, which is packed with elaborate scrolling floral and vine motifs, with flower accents at each of the eight corner points. FAMINE is inscribed in a raised banner along the lower border edge.
The reverse carries the same richly gilded octagonal frame, its scrollwork even more prominently visible at this larger diameter. The central field features a circular producer logo with a stylized CN Tower set within bold lettering, surrounded by concentric inscribed rings stating FOUR HORSEMEN, TEN OUNCES TROY, 24K GILDED, and 999 CU. The words “of the APOCALYPSE” complete the series title along the side panels of the octagon.
The additional weight and scale of the 10 oz edition make it the stronger display choice for collectors who want the Famine scene to command attention on a shelf or in a case. Add it to your Four Horsemen collection today.