Shire Post Mint The Lord of the Rings Elvish Fall Leaf of Holly Copper

Shire Post Mint | The Lord of the Rings | Elvish Fall Leaf of Holly

Copper Leaf of Hollin

Description from Shire Post Mint

Also known as Eregion (meaning Land of the Holly in Sindarin), Hollin was an Elven Realm of the Ñoldorin Elves during the Second Age. It was located near the West Gate of Moria, or Khazad-dûm. These coins were made by the Ñoldorin Elves while under the rule of Celebrimbor, the great Elven-smith and forger of the Rings of Power. Hollin was later destroyed during the War of the Elves and Sauron.

The Tengwar side translates from Sindarin:

“Star-kindler, O Elbereth! White shining slants down like the Silmarils from the heavens - the radiance of the star-host.”

On the reverse, in Dwarf Runes (Angerthas Moria):

“Under Celebrimbor, lord of Eregion Tegilbor made me in the eleventieth year of the third yen.”

Coin artwork by Greg Franck-Weiby.

Minting process

Treated to look as if it has been handled and circulated, this process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science, coloring and patinas will vary. No two are exactly the same. 

Coins are struck one at a time in the USA using antique machinery and traditional coining techniques. A colorful description is included with history and facts about the coin.

Specifications: 

• Copper
• 3.2 x 2.7 cm diameter
• 1.6 mm thick