The snake became a popular symbol in the United States through the efforts of Benjamin Franklin, which used the animal to create a sense of unity in the United States during the French and Indian War. During the Revolutionary War of the United States against the British Empire, the figure of the snake was associated with America, due to the animal's fierceness and courage to never back down when provoked or attacked. The word "tread" means "stepping, walking, trampling, crushing or injuring" in that sense. The sentence and the flag symbolize that if attacked there will be a strike back instead of submission. A proud emblem of American history and mentality that remains inspiring to many.

Round Highlights:

• Arrives with protective plastic flips, tubes of 20, or boxes of 500 rounds for packaging options!    
• Combined designs represent the American revolutionary spirit!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.    
• Obverse Features the brave picture of a serpent coiled in an aggressive stance along with the words "Don't Tread on Me" and "Established in 1774"
• Reverse Features the depiction of a fierce eagle perched on a tree branch with the words "The Price of Freedom and Eternal Vigilance. 1oz .999 Fine Silver"
• Design from Thomas D. Rogers.
• IRA Eleigible? - YES