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The Castar (S. Mirian) was the chief currency used within Gondor. A smaller coin was the tharni or canath, a silver coin worth a fourth of the castar.[1]
Etymology
Westron castar bears a striking resemblance to the Hobbitish word kast and Rohanese kastu, which mean "mathom".[2] Sindarin mirian seems to be derived from mîr, "jewel".
Portrayal in adaptations
2014: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
- The Castar, also known as “Gondorian Coin”, was described as being widely used throughout Middle-earth.[3] Mirian was described as a distinct coin that was once the currency of Eregion. The Doors of Durin and the great forge of Khazad-dûm featured on the coins in honour of the Dwarves who provided the mithril to make them. The coins became rare relics after Sauron destroyed most of them.[4]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "II. The Appendix on Languages"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation"
- ↑ . "Guide and Walkthrough". gamefaqs.gamespot.com
- ↑ “Mirian”, in-game description, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor