After some encouragement from others on the forum, I have started a new thread on all things related to the Shire Post Mint, the brainchild of Tom Maringer.
For a time, Mr. Maringer created coins inspired by the world of Tolkien, but has now moved on to other worlds and realms for reasons you can read about on his website. He makes all of his coins by hand in his workshop in Springdale, Arkansas. To borrow from his website, he is "dedicated to the principle of making fantasy realms tangible through the creation of small, everyday artifacts, such as buttons, coins, and stamps that help us form a 'sense of place'".
Feel free to post pictures of your coins, ask questions, discuss, etc.!
I'll start with two of my coins from the Shire Post: the Iron Coin of the Faceless Man, which is licensed by George R. R. Martin, author of the "Song of Ice and Fire" series. One is from the 5th pressing, and one is from the new 6th pressing. I enjoy the variations between the two. Both of these coins are available through the Shire Post Store.
Attachments:
1) Materials included, with a handwritten order form from Mr. Maringer - you can tell how much he loves his work!
2) Iron Coins of the Faceless Man, with info cards
3) Obverse of coins, 5th pressing on left, 6th pressing on right
4) Reverse of coins, 5th pressing on left, 6th pressing on right
Shire Post Coins
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