Masonic Challenge Coin "New Order of the Ages" Freemason Brotherhood Collectible

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Masonic Challenge Coin "New Order of the Ages" Freemason Brotherhood Collectible
40mm Beautifully detailed Silver plated color coin!
Includes coin slab case as shown.
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Novus Ordo Seclorum
Novus Ordo Seclorum is Latin for New Order of the Ages. In Thomson’s descriptive proposal to the Continental Congress in 1782, he supplies the reasoning for the phrase Novus Ordo Seclorum. He wrote, “the words (Novus Ordo Seclorum) under it(the date of 1776 in roman numerals) signify the beginning of the New American Era, which commences from that date.
The source of this phrase is believed to be taken from Virgil. Virgil was a Roman Poet and lived from 70 BC to 19BC. He was best known for his works of the Eclogues, the Georgics, and the Aeneid. Since Thomson taught Latin in Philadelphia, he knew, appreciated, and read these works. The similarities of the desire for peace, new foundations, and Divine Blessings between Virgil’s Poems and America surely inspired Thomson.
Annuit Coeptis
This inspiration is further supported by the fact that Annuit Coeptis can also be traced back to Virgil. It is Latin for Providence has approved of our undertakings. The motto Annuit Coeptis is found above the Eye of Providence on the reverse side of the Great Seal. Novus Ordo Seclorum is along the bottom. The belief in a divine creator which would bless and guide the Founding Fathers is expressed along with their faithful action.
The members of the Great Seal designing committees all contributed to the final design. They were not only creators of the Great Seal but they were creators of a new country. With their use of the mottos E Pluribus Unum, Annuit Coeptis, and Novus Ordo Seclorum, Americans today can get a sense of the dedication, loyalty and love these Founding Fathers had for their United States of America.