{"product_id":"piece-viking-vegvisir-doree-argentee","title":"Viking Vegvísir Coin: Gold or Silver Medal in a Capsule","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA rune compass to keep in your pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emetal coin\u003c\/strong\u003e struck in relief with the \u003cstrong\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eight-armed Icelandic \"compass\". A ring of \u003cstrong\u003erunes\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounds it, then a frieze of animal knotwork runs round the edge. Two finishes to choose from, \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esilver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each coin arrives in its clear \u003cstrong\u003eprotective capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this piece in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vegvisir-boussole-runique\"\u003eVegvísir section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this piece apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelief that catches the light:\u003c\/b\u003e the symbol, the runes and the frieze are struck in relief on a polished ground; the coin changes with the angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA lucky charm you can carry:\u003c\/b\u003e in a pocket, a wallet or a glovebox, the capsule keeps it safe from scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA small gift with meaning:\u003c\/b\u003e the Vegvísir is said to guide its bearer through bad weather; it is given to someone setting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with it, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/set-runes-viking-bois-25-pieces-guide-pochette\"\u003eViking Wooden Rune Set\u003c\/a\u003e, supplied with its guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e plated metal, gold or silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e about 4 cm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Vegvísir, ring of runes, knotwork frieze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/b\u003e clear protective capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e lucky charm, collection, gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor:\u003c\/b\u003e men and women (adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Scandinavian coins were struck in the 820s, probably at \u003cstrong\u003eHedeby\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the south of Denmark, modelled on Carolingian deniers; some of them show a ship. Yet throughout the Viking Age, silver was mostly \u003cstrong\u003eweighed\u003c\/strong\u003e: foreign coins, ingots and jewellery cut into pieces went onto small folding scales. As for the \u003cstrong\u003eVegvísir\u003c\/strong\u003e, it does not come from that period: it is known from a 19th-century Icelandic manuscript, the Huld. This coin is a modern medal, not an ancient currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore further, our article on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/tatouage-vegvisir-boussole-viking-signification\"\u003eVegvísir and its meaning\u003c\/a\u003e tells the story of the symbol, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/futhark-ancien-alphabet-runique-viking-complet\"\u003eguide to the Elder Futhark\u003c\/a\u003e helps you read the runes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the same section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/set-runes-viking-bois-25-pieces-guide-pochette\"\u003eViking Wooden Rune Set, 25 Pieces with Guide and Pouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/porte-cles-viking-kolovrat-runes-acier-inoxydable\"\u003eStainless Steel Viking Kolovrat Runes Keychain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pochette-cadeau-viking-cuir-pu-luxe-bijoux\"\u003eFaux Leather Viking Gift Pouch for Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":58187035050366,"sku":"LCV-PIEC-PIECEVEGVISIR-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":58187035017598,"sku":"LCV-PIEC-PIECEVEGVISIR-02","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/piece-viking-vegvisir-doree-argentee-ambiance.jpg?v=1791633346","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/piece-viking-vegvisir-doree-argentee","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}