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The name of this coin is "Dawning Hope - Midgard edition". Midgard is the Nordic word meaning "middle earth" or just "earth". The reason that the world we live in is called "middle earth" by the Scandinavians is that it lies between Asgard (heaven) and Utgard (hell).

Of the different editions of this coin, this was intended to be the most common version, or the earthly version. Most of the other editions were named after features on the moon such as:

The Sea of Tranquility - gold on silver (nickel)
The Sea of Nectar - gold on copper
The Sea of Crisis - white nickel on black nickel
The Sea of Clouds - pearly white on gold with glass accents
The Lake of Dreams - gold on black nickel with glass accents

My intention in the overall naming of the different editions is that this is an Elfish coin and that the Elves had a great fondness for the moon.

The elfish writing, also known as tengwar, can be translated as:

"But my dreams did not leave me, nor the fates long deceive me, and the winter gave way to the spring"

This coin was intended for people who feel that hope is far away. It is a reminder that night turns to day, the dark moon becomes full again, and winter turns to spring.

More information can be found at [link]
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~emmafloflo Nov 7, 2012  Student General Artist
this is AMAZING!
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~ce-e-vel Nov 7, 2012
Thanks! I haven't made any of these in a while, so I probably need to make more.
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~emmafloflo Nov 8, 2012  Student General Artist
well its so awesome! i think you should!
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~ce-e-vel Nov 8, 2012
OK, I will. However, probably not right away because I just sunk $5000 into making dwarf coins and elfish tie clips, so my wallet hurts right now.
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~emmafloflo Nov 9, 2012  Student General Artist
yeah im broke too
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=chrisbouchard Sep 2, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This is beautiful. I collect coins and am in love with Tolkien's tengwar. I looked at the site you linked, but I don't see this coin on there. I would love to own one if it were for sale.
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~ce-e-vel Sep 15, 2012
I'm sorry, those coins are currently sold out. However, I will probably remint them in the not too distant future. I'm glad that you like them.
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*CharissaKlassen Nov 23, 2011
But my dreams did not leave me, nor the fates long deceive me, and the winter gave way to the spring"
"dan ely nín u-awarthant nin, ly-pidyr u-dholthant him chin nín , a rhiw dannar aen an ethuil"
("but dreams my no-forsook me, time-sayers no-concealed continuously eyes my, and winter (made) fall (they) to spring")

i ithil u-darthatha nu vor uir
"the moon u-will-dwell under darkness forever"
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~wfreder Sep 14, 2011
loooove it
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*Ghost-Apple Sep 14, 2011  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Wow, this is an amazing coin. I can just feel the emotion in it! The words are inspiring, and calming. Awesome job. c:
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