MIDDLE-EARTH - A Selection of Coins Five solid metal Middle-earth coins from the realms of Hobbits, Elves and Men. Includes: Rivendell Moon Rivendell Made in Imladris during the rule of Elrond, this coin depicts the valley of Rivendell and the two ancient trees of gold and silver. Nickel silver. Lake-town 2-Ducat Lake-town Featuring the Master of Lake-town, this coin was made a few years before the town was destroyed by the dragon Smaug in TA 2941. Nickel silver. The Shire Half-Crown The Shire This golden Half-Crown features a lovely chestnut tree. The text describes the denomination and, "Shire, Abode of the Hobbits." - Minted in Shire Year 1402 (TA 3002), the year that Bilbo settled in Rivendell. Brass. Iron Mûmak Harad Inscription reads "Palan Harad", meaning Far Harad. Features a battle ready Mûmak, called an Oliphaunt by Hobbits. Iron. Red Hand of Saruman Isengard Minted in Isengard. Surrounding the tower and bird are the words Yzan Gaarda. On the reverse, around the hand, are inscribed the words “Hand of the Old Man” in Dunlandish. Copper. The coins in this set from the world of J. R. R. Tolkien are struck from solid copper, brass, iron and nickel silver, measure 2 to 3.1 cm in diameter, and weigh 2.7 to 13.2 grams. Coin design by Greg Franck-Weiby, Tom Maringer, Woody Maringer and Dylan Craig. Engraving by Greg Franck-Weiby, Tom Maringer, and Woody Maringer. Made in the USA using traditional hand engraving techniques, solid metal, and antique equipment. Shire Post Mint is commited to keeping old world coinmaking craft alive “The Hobbit”, “Middle-earth”, “The Shire”, “The Lord of the Rings”, and the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Maringer Studios LLC dba Shire Post Mint. All Rights Reserved.