Shire Post Mint Vegvisir Wayfinder Coin Bronze

Shire Post Mint | Vegvisir Wayfinder Coin Bronze

The Vegvísir, or Norse compass, is an Icelandic magical stave, which, according to the Huld manuscript, protects one from losing their way in bad weather. The vikings used the word "hafvilla" or "bewildered" which means to have no sense of direction or be lost at sea. Shire Post Mint created this coin to help guide us through modern moments of hafvilla.

Coin artwork by Woody Maringer.

Viking lore from Shire Post Mint

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: 

• Struck in solid bronze
• Expert patina to highlight the engraving
• Incuse design (lowered letters) keeps lettering dark through extended carry
• 1.25" (3.24 cm) coin weighs 35 grams