Set of 11 Pre-Conquest Coins

Fire and Blood: Aegon's Conquest

Aegon's Conquest would reshape Westeros entirely. Dates of Westerosi history are categorized as "Before Conquest" and "After Conquest.” This complete collection contains eleven coins minted in the history before and during Aegon's conquest of Westeros. The coins in this collection are described below from oldest to most recent in the history of Westeros.

Includes:

Coin of the First Men

• The first coin in Westeros. This tiny coin was found in one of the less inhabited Stepstones. Maesters presume that the coin was dropped during the First Men’s journey over what was once the land bridge between Essos and Westeros.
• This coin is struck in solid bronze and measures 0.25” (0.6 cm) in diameter.

Kings of Salt and Rock Iron Islands Coin

• An artifact from The Iron Islands. The oldest surviving records at the Citadel reveal that each of the Iron Islands was once a separate kingdom, ruled by not one but two kings: a rock king of the island and a salt king of the sea.
• This coin is struck in solid iron and measures 0.9” (2.3 cm) in diameter.

Artys Arryn Star

• Silver star of Ser Artys Arryn. Prior to his coronation as the first King of Mountain and Vale, Ser Artys Arryn, called the Falcon Knight, was an Andal knight who defeated the First Men of the Vale in the Battle of the Seven Stars. On his shield he bore the moon-and-falcon and a pair of falcon’s wings decorated his silver warhelm, earning him the nickname of the Falcon Knight. The Andals were devout to the Faith of the Seven and spread the religion throughout the Seven Kingdoms.
• This coin is struck in solid nickel silver and measures 0.8” (2 cm) in diameter.

Garth VII Gardener Goldenhand Coin

• The coin of greatest King of the Reach. Garth VII Gardener, also known as Garth Goldenhand, was a King of the Reach. He became king at twelve and had reigned for eighty-one years when he died. This period became known as the Golden Reign, and was when the Reach truly flowered.
• This coin is struck in solid brass and measures 0.7” (1.8 cm) in diameter.

Durran Durrandon Storm Penny

• A legendary coin of Storm's End. A small weathered coin found on Storm’s End. It simply reads “Durran”, it is unclear which of the Storm Kings named Durran Durrandon had this coin minted in his own honor. Some theorize it was make during the reign of the legendary Durran Godsgrief who built Storm's End, though no one can be sure.
• This coin is struck in solid copper and measures 0.8” (2 cm) in diameter.

• A hefty golden coin that features Loreon Lannister donning a lion head helmet and the word “Lannister.” This thick coin was minted by the first known Lannister King, Loreon I Lannister. A fierce leader, Loreon defeated the last Hooded King of the Age of Heroes and was nicknamed “Loreon the Lion” and “Loreon the Golden.” This coin would have been made in abundance at the time since the stone of Casterly Rock was rich with gold ore. 
• This coin is struck in solid brass and measures 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter.

Winterfell Coin of Theon Stark

• A copper coin of Winterfell. King Theon Stark fiercely defended the north during the Andal invasion when all other kingdoms of Westeros had lost in battle. He was known as the Hungry Wolf from his gaunt appearance and the constant state of war during his reign.
• This coin is struck in solid copper and measures 1” (2.5 cm) in diameter.

• Brass coin of the the legendary Rhoynish leader, Princess Nymeria. Princess Nymeria was a Rhoynish leader who escaped Essos with many women and children when the Valyrians conquered the Rhoyne with their dragons. After years of travel, the group eventually settled in Dorne. Nymeria wed Mors Martell around 700 BC, leading to the creation of the Sunspear sigil of house Nymeros Martell that represents their union. The Sunspear castle was built after their victory over Dorne.
• This coin is struck in solid brass and measures 1.15” (2.9 cm) in diameter.

• A unique token given to Brothers of the Night's Watch. Only a small number of these tokens were ever minted. They were given to the most senior brothers of the Night’s Watch and would be passed down to younger brothers for acts of courage, honor, or commitment to the order of the Night’s Watch. These non-monetary tokens were minted at Winterfell and sent to the Wall to help bolster morale and a sense of brotherhood.
• This coin is struck in solid copper and measures 1.25” (3.2 cm) in diameter.

• A coin salvaged after the Burning of Harrenhal. This intricate coin was originally minted to celebrate the completion of the incredible fortress, Harrenhal, the largest castle in the Seven Kingdoms. Aegon I Targaryen began his Conquest of Westeros and the fortress fell shortly after under Balerion’s fire. This coin was found, blackened, in one of the deepest chambers after the Burning.
• This coin is struck in solid copper and measures 0.8” (2 cm) in diameter.

• The first Golden Dragon of the Targaryen Dynasty. Aegon together with his sister wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, subdued six of the seven Kingdoms during a two-year campaign, resisted only by Dorne. Their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes make up the newly formed three-headed dragon sigil of House Targaryen. This coin was minted shortly after the construction of the Iron Throne from the thousand swords surrendered by Aegon's enemies.
• This coin is struck in  solid brass and measures 1.15” (2.9 cm) in diameter.

Coin designs by Maggie Ivy and Ellen Barkin. Coin engraving by Woody Maringer

The set contains coins treated to look as if they have been handled and circulated within their world. This process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science. Coloring and patinas will vary. No two sets are exactly the same! Coins are struck one at a time in the USA using antique machinery and traditional coining techniques. A colorful description is included with history and facts about the coin.

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