Vegvisir Wayfinder Coin
The Vegvísir is an Icelandic magical stave, which, according to the Huld manuscript, protects one from losing their way in bad weather. Shire Post Mint created this coin to help guide us through modern moments of being lost at sea.
Encircling the Vegvísir is the runic transliteration of the Icelandic phrase, "Ég stoppar ekki Þegar Þreyttur, ég stoppar Þegar ég er búinn", which translates to, "I do not stop when tired, I stop when done."
The coin is struck in extra thick solid bronze with an incuse design, in which the letters are lowered rather than raised. This way the lettering will stay dark even if the coin is carried daily. Coin artwork by Woody Maringer.
The surface is 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.
- Struck in extra thick solid bronze
- Lowered letters remain dark
- Worn-in treatment
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Data sheet • Product codes
- Size3,24 cm in diameter
- MaterialBronze
- Made inUnited States
Vegvisir Wayfinder Coin
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- Jeroen
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Venray, Netherlands
- 20.03.2023
Vegvisir Wayfinder Coin
Well made coin
- Eeva
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Tallinn, Estonia
- 19.01.2023
Beautiful
Suprisingly heavy.
- Cédric
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,
- 04.10.2022
Indispensable
Ma précieuse.....
J'espère qu'elle ne manquera pas trop à Ragnar;)
Puisse-t-elle me guider jusqu'au Valhalla!
- mantyjaska
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Lempäälä, Finland
- 04.04.2022
Does what it says
Neat, hefty coin that sits in the pocket and remains ready for fiddling with anytime. The shining developed via touching and the ready made patina creates nice look.
The coins is the same on both sides, so a sure winner at coin toss.
Haven't get lost with this coin in the pocket yet.
See the review in the original language
Nätti, kädessä painavan tuntuinen kolikko, joka taskun pohjalta etsiytyy jatkuvasti hypisteltäväksi. Hypistelyn aiheuttama kiillottuminen ja kolikkoon tehty patina tuovat miellyttävän efektin ulkonäköön.
Kolikko on molemmin puolin samanlainen, eli varma voittaja kolikonheitossa.
Kompassista on sen verran apua, etten ainakaan vielä ole kolikko taskussa eksynyt.
- Mihai
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- 21.02.2022
my new favourite coin
such a nice finish on it. love the size and weight, perfect for carrying with you and fidget.
- Fischu
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- 01.02.2022
so nice to the touch!
great size for carrying it around every day. patina is lovely!
- Thomas
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Dresden, Germany
- 27.09.2021
Good quality gimmick
Neat packaging and a very well made coin to play with. Also great as a gift, too.
- C.K.
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Porta Westfalica, Germany
- 13.09.2021
Great!
Heavy wayfinder coin with nice Patina.
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