Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes
Shire Post Mint

Copper Set of Elder Futhark Divination Runes

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Historically, runes were carved with a single chisel, a single hammer, and a rock. The designs of the runes reflect the carving process and the material's limitations. To maintain the stone-chiseled look, this design was engraved by Mintmaster Woody Maringer with traditional engraving tools.

The designs (or dies) are cloned (or hobbed) in reverse, then struck into each solid metal coin, preserving the exquisite details of each swing of the Mintmaster's hammer. The antique coin press was originally steam-powered before being converted to electric power. Coins are hand-placed inside the coin press and struck one at a time. 

The hammered texture is indented on the rune side and inversely raised on the backside for two unique and satisfying textures. Use it as a worry coin!

Includes:

24 Copper Runes + 1 blank coin
Piñatex Pineapple Leather bag crafted by Shire Post Mint
Basic Runes Guide Booklet
Authenticity You Can Trust

Authenticity You Can Trust

All of our products are genuine. No replicas, no knockoffs. We work with independent artists and publishers, so your purchase directly supports their creative art. As a small business, we handpick every item to ensure it's meaningful, beautifully made, and truly worth having.

Artist

Woody Maringer

Size

1 x .6 inches (26 mm x 15mm)

Material

Solid copper with antique patina. Each weighs .25 oz (8 grams).

Guidebook

Included

Shire Post Mint

Tom Maringer began making coins in 2003 for George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Since then, Shire Post Mint has grown into an internationally recognized company known for attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship, all while still being super nerdy!

Shire Post Mint aims to keep traditional coinmaking alive. Designs are hand-engraved into tool steel, then hardened, and mounted into an antique coin press, where they are struck into solid metals such as copper, bronze, silver, iron, brass, and niobium. The coins are antiqued to perfect the patina and give them a lovely softness in the hand.

Their work and process have been featured on PBS, TIME.com, Art Insider, GEEK.com, and more.

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