This exclusive fourth release in the 5 oz .999 fine Silver Reverse Proof Seven Deadly Sins series brings new life to the haunting visual language inspired by the legendary 17th-century sketches of Jacques Callot. His work masterfully explored the complexities of human nature by uniting sin, setting, and demon into a single moral narrative. Each design in this series represents one of the Seven Deadly Sins—pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth—reminding us that these timeless struggles remain deeply relevant today.
This groundbreaking mini-series is best appreciated as a complete seven-piece collection. A limited number of matching numbered sets have been assembled and housed in a custom display album designed for both desk and shelf presentation. From a total mintage of 2,000 strikes per design, only 400 complete seven-piece matching numbered sets have been produced, with each album’s serial number corresponding exactly to the serial numbers on the individual rounds inside. Select low-numbered sets (#1–#10) are offered individually, providing collectors with the only guaranteed opportunity to secure a fully matched set before the entire series is released. Individual 5 oz releases are issued weekly.
Issued as part of The Awakening program, this sub-series is the first of its kind to feature a completely unique and symbolic reverse design. The program serves a dual purpose: awakening the senses through striking artistry while also challenging the conscience through enduring moral truths. The artwork for this seven-part mini-series was created by former U.S. Mint coin designer Joel Iskowitz and struck by Scottsdale Mint in a stunning Reverse Proof finish.
When viewed together, these 5 oz Reverse Proof silver strikes transcend traditional medallions. They form a cohesive journey through history, art, and moral reflection. With only 2,000 Reverse Proofs of each design produced—each individually laser-serialized—this series represents a rare convergence of artistic beauty, philosophical depth, and collectibility.
Avaritia, the embodiment of Greed, is portrayed as an unrelenting hunger for wealth and possession—where desire overwhelms restraint and accumulation becomes an end in itself. The design reflects the corrosive nature of greed when value is measured solely by ownership rather than purpose or virtue.
Product Highlights
Contains 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
Struck in a Reverse Proof finish
Produced by Scottsdale Mint in the USA
Individually laser serialized
Arrives in a mint-exclusive fitted plastic capsule
Features a shared reverse design across the series
Design Details
Reverse:
The reverse design is consistent across all pieces in the series. It depicts an all-seeing eye above a pyramid, accompanied by seven demons representing the Seven Deadly Sins. Inscriptions include the series title “THE AWAKENING” and the banner “ANNUIT COEPTIS,” meaning “God has favored our undertakings.” The weight and purity are stated as “.999 SILVER 5 TROY OZ,” while the outer rim bears the powerful phrase: “YOU CAN’T WAKE A PERSON WHO IS PRETENDING TO BE ASLEEP.”
Obverse:
The obverse presents Avaritia as a richly adorned woman surrounded by precious metals, jewelry, and coins. A toad—symbolically associated with earthly attachment and hoarding—rests nearby, while a demon sits atop a treasure chest, guarding wealth and preventing it from circulating or benefiting others. The only inscription on this side is “AVARITIA.”
In an era where the concept of sin is often dismissed or rationalized, this limited seven-part series stands as a mirror rather than a condemnation—inviting reflection instead of denial. Through its uncompromising imagery and masterful execution, The Awakening challenges collectors to confront enduring truths that society too often chooses to ignore.