The Hobbit™ Set #1 - The Shire™ Set of Four Coins
What Does a Hobbit Have in His Pockets?
This set of pure copper coins contains a heavy SHIRE™ Thrup'ny, Shire Penny, Shire Haypenny, and a tiny Shire Farthing. Coin text is inscribed in Tengwar. The coins feature trees including plum, pine, elm, willow, and oak.
The coins in this set from the world of J. R. R. Tolkien are struck from solid copper, measure 1 to 2.2 cm in diameter, and weigh .5 to 7 grams.
Designed and engraved by Greg Franck-Weiby. Learn more about our artists.
“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.
Gift Envelope Information
Gift Envelope InformationEach order comes packed with a handwritten envelope sealed with wax straight from Shire Post Mint! Unless changed, we will hand write the name of the person listed in the Shipping Address.
If ordering a gift or if you'd like to customize your handwritten name, please include the recipient's name in the Order Notes/Personalization Options field as you complete your order.
One envelope is included in your order, if you would like to purchase additional handwritten Gift Envelopes, you can find them here.
Our Process
Shire Post Mint coins are struck one at a time in West Fork, Arkansas, USA using solid metals, hand-engraved designs, antique machinery and traditional coining techniques. For antiqued coins, the coloring/patina process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science so coins will vary slightly. Our unique packaging includes a description of each coin and translations if applicable.
We collaborate with many artists to create our coins. Learn more about our artists.
These are so well crafted, they could have indeed come straight from a Shire smithy. They’re currently living as “loose change” on top of a menu from the Prancing Pony in a corner of my smial.
Thank you for sharing! Though now I'm hungry...
I ordered two of these sets to use along with some chocolate-covered coins, gold rings, and other treats for a prize box to be found at the end of a treasure hunt after an overnight stay at a Hobbit-house themed Airbnb with our five grandkids. They were intrigued with the unique artistry of the coins, and the details about each one. My dad always had a special stash of commemorative coins, and they were always fun to look through-so I hope the joy has been passed on. These coins are indeed keepsakes; wonderfully crafted.
I now have three different sets of the coins. They differently add to my Tolkien collection. Thank you Shire Post for the great gifts. Keep up the great art.
I love the different sizes of the coins in this set. Makes it feel like you traveled back somewhere and you still have loose change from your trip. There are so many shire coins & I want them all but this is a good start. It has a variety of the sizes and the tree designs. I appreciate them all more in person than the photos can do justice.
Amazing product, it’s clear that lots of care went into making it
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These are so well crafted, they could have indeed come straight from a Shire smithy. They’re currently living as “loose change” on top of a menu from the Prancing Pony in a corner of my smial.
Thank you for sharing! Though now I'm hungry...
I ordered two of these sets to use along with some chocolate-covered coins, gold rings, and other treats for a prize box to be found at the end of a treasure hunt after an overnight stay at a Hobbit-house themed Airbnb with our five grandkids. They were intrigued with the unique artistry of the coins, and the details about each one. My dad always had a special stash of commemorative coins, and they were always fun to look through-so I hope the joy has been passed on. These coins are indeed keepsakes; wonderfully crafted.
I now have three different sets of the coins. They differently add to my Tolkien collection. Thank you Shire Post for the great gifts. Keep up the great art.
I love the different sizes of the coins in this set. Makes it feel like you traveled back somewhere and you still have loose change from your trip. There are so many shire coins & I want them all but this is a good start. It has a variety of the sizes and the tree designs. I appreciate them all more in person than the photos can do justice.
Amazing product, it’s clear that lots of care went into making it