Product Details
This distinctive 2 oz silver round from MacIan Enterprises bears the inscription “Destiny Is Not A Matter of Chance, It Is A Matter Of Choice,” honoring the Scottish knights who lost their lives during the conflicts surrounding the Spanish campaign of 1588. Rich in symbolism and historical intrigue, this piece blends meaningful philosophy with Scotland’s turbulent past.
 
Round Highlights
Contains 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
Limited mintage of 10,000 rounds
Individual rounds are housed in protective plastic capsules
 
Design Details
Obverse:
The obverse features a resolute knight holding his shield firmly, embodying courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. The Latin inscription “Audentes Fortuna Iuvat” (“Fortune favors the bold”) reinforces the theme of bravery and decisive action.
 
Reverse:
The reverse displays the crest of the MacIan clan, whose ancestral home lies on the Isle of Mull. The emblem represents lineage, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of Scottish clan history.
 
Historical Background
In 1588, the Clans MacIan and McDonald of Scotland suffered devastating attacks, as villages were burned and sacked by Clan MacLean forces supported by approximately 100 mercenaries from the San Juan de Sicilia, a ship of the Spanish Armada. When reinforcements from the MacIan and McDonald clans arrived, the attackers withdrew, and the Spanish mercenaries returned to their vessel.
 
Soon afterward, a massive explosion rocked the bay, sending the gold-laden galleon to the bottom of the sea. Whether this dramatic event was an act of calculated revenge by the MacIan or McDonald clans remains unknown. The truth has never been confirmed, leaving the story suspended between history and legend.
 
This 2 oz Destiny Silver Round stands as a powerful tribute to courage, choice, and unresolved history, making it a compelling piece for collectors, historians, and those drawn to the enduring mysteries of the past.