ESSE QUAM VIDERI "To Be, Rather Than To Seem" - Brass Coin Necklace

Four chains are on a black sand background with text above each chain noting its type. Brass Diamond Cut: links are square-ish and interlocking at right angles. Brass Curb: links are more ovular and twist to interlock so the chain lies flat. Brass Ballchain: classic military-style dogtag chain; small brass balls connected by straight brass pins. Stainless Ballchain: the same style as brass ballchain, but in silver-colored stainless steel.

An athletic male-bodied model is pictured from neck to waist wearing blank brass coins on 3 different length brass chains, labeled in order from shortest to longest. The 18 inch chain lands below the hollow of their throat, the 22 inch chain lands roughly halfway down their sternum, and the 27 inch chain lands closer to the bottom of their sternum.

A slender female-bodied model with shoulder-length purple and silver hair is pictured from chin to waist wearing blank brass coins on 3 different length brass chains. The 18 inch chain lands several inches below the hollow of their throat, the 22 inch chain lands roughly two-thirds of the way down their sternum, and the 27 inch chain lands squarely at the bottom of their sternum.

A photo comparing the three kinds of clasps on brass curb chain, brass diamond cut chain, and ball chains. Both the curb and diamond cut chains have lobster claw clasps with a spring catch and a jump ring. The ball chains have a connector with a hole in the center for the ball to slide in and lock down through a pinched section on the end of the connector to lie flat and secure.

Maritime Supply Co

ESSE QUAM VIDERI "To Be, Rather Than To Seem" - Brass Coin Necklace

Name: ESSE QUAM VIDERI "To Be, Rather Than To Seem" - Brass Coin Necklace
Brand: Maritime Supply Co
SKU: QUAM-BRASSBALL
Price: 29.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$29

Hand-crafted from start to finish, this stamped coin features the Latin phrase ESSE QUAM VIDERI, which means “To be, rather than to seem.”

Many wear disguises we have all learned at some point. This motto, ESSE QUAM VIDERI, is a call to live out life as your true self, rather than create a mask to hide behind. Only someone who is fully honest with themselves and others and embraces their true character has the power to affect the world around them.

Coin pendant is 1" in diameter.

Purchase this coin as a keychain instead of a necklace here.

If you are unsure about which chain length to order, please read our suggestions on the FAQ page.

Please note: All our brass pendants are raw brass, meaning they are not electroplated and will develop a beautiful patina over time. We recommend polishing it with a soft cloth to help keep your pendant's original shine if you prefer the bright metal look.