Florida 1 Goldback

Florida 1 Goldback - Contains 1/1000 T Oz. of 24k gold

Artwork Description ----

The Florida One Goldback depicts the virtue "Harmonia" (Harmony), embodied by a Spanish
settler who reflects the balance between nature, culture, and history in early colonial Florida.
The scene highlights St. Augustine, founded in 1565, as a symbol of European perseverance in the New World. In the background, Castillo de San Marcos stands as an emblem of strength. Flora like the sabal palm and orange tree, symbols of resilience and economic growth, illustrate settlers' connection to the land, while the Spanish guitar engraved with “Terra Incognita” captures the courage to explore unknown territory.

Together, these elements commemorate the settlers' legacy of harmony with Florida’s environment, celebrating their determination to thrive and preserve their heritage in a new land. As a whole, the artwork affirms the principle that there is “honor in discovery.