The Videric Silver Denarius: Difference between revisions

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Videric Silver Denarius[edit | edit source]

These coins are minted from a high-purity silver-palladium alloy, giving them a distinct, cold luster that resists the tarnish typically found on common silver. They are slightly heavier than a standard D&D gold piece and feature a "milled edge" (tiny ridges) to prevent the ancient practice of coin clipping.

Visual Details[edit | edit source]

The Obverse (Heads): Features the stern, profile portrait of Emperor Videric. He is depicted not with a crown of gold, but a laurel of circuit-like filigree. His eyes are wide and pupilless, a stylistic choice intended to represent his "unwavering resolve" and divine foresight.
The Reverse (Tails): Depicts a stylized, anatomical diagram of a humanoid chest cavity containing a glowing core—the early conceptual art for the Warforged Docent.
The Inscription: Encircling the rim in High Imperial script is the phrase: "Ex Ferro, Constantia"—Out of Iron, Constancy.

Historical Significance[edit | edit source]

The date stamped on the bottom, 244 IE, marks the specific year Videric signed the "Decree of the Living Steel." These coins were minted specifically to fund the Project Sentience labs.

Finding these in a pinball machine suggests that in the final days of the old world, even the most profound historical milestones had been reduced to mere tokens for a passing distraction.

Value[edit | edit source]

Standard Value: 5 gp (Weight in precious metal)
Numismatic Value: 50+ gp (To collectors of Imperial artifacts)

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-These coins are minted from a high-purity silver-palladium alloy, giving them a distinct, cold luster that resists the tarnish typically found on common silver. They are slightly heavier than a standard D&D gold piece and feature a "milled edge" (tiny ridges) to prevent the ancient practice of coin clipping.
+== Videric Silver Denarius ==
-Visual Details
+These coins are minted from a high-purity '''silver-palladium alloy''', giving them a distinct, cold luster that resists the tarnish typically found on common silver. They are slightly heavier than a standard D&D gold piece and feature a "milled edge" (tiny ridges) to prevent the ancient practice of coin clipping.
-The Obverse (Heads): Features the stern, profile portrait of Emperor Videric. He is depicted not with a crown of gold, but a laurel of circuit-like filigree. His eyes are wide and pupilless, a stylistic choice intended to represent his "unwavering resolve" and divine foresight.
+=== Visual Details ===
-The Reverse (Tails): Depicts a stylized, anatomical diagram of a humanoid chest cavity containing a glowing core—the early conceptual art for the Warforged Docent.
+* '''The Obverse (Heads):''' Features the stern, profile portrait of '''Emperor Videric'''. He is depicted not with a crown of gold, but a laurel of circuit-like filigree. His eyes are wide and pupilless, a stylistic choice intended to represent his "unwavering resolve" and divine foresight.
+* '''The Reverse (Tails):''' Depicts a stylized, anatomical diagram of a humanoid chest cavity containing a glowing core—the early conceptual art for the '''Warforged Docent'''.
+* '''The Inscription:''' Encircling the rim in High Imperial script is the phrase: ''"Ex Ferro, Constantia"''—'''Out of Iron, Constancy.'''
-The Inscription: Encircling the rim in High Imperial script is the phrase: "Ex Ferro, Constantia"—Out of Iron, Constancy.
+[[File:Videric_Coin.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A well-preserved Denarius showing the 'Circuit Laurel'.]]
-Historical Significance
+=== Historical Significance ===
-The date stamped on the bottom, 244 IE, marks the specific year Videric signed the "Decree of the Living Steel." These coins were minted specifically to fund the Project Sentience labs. Finding these in a pinball machine suggests that in the final days of the old world, even the most profound historical milestones had been reduced to mere tokens for a passing distraction.
+The date stamped on the bottom, '''244 IE''', marks the specific year Videric signed the '''"Decree of the Living Steel."''' These coins were minted specifically to fund the [[Project Sentience]] labs.
-Current Value
+Finding these in a pinball machine suggests that in the final days of the old world, even the most profound historical milestones had been reduced to mere tokens for a passing distraction.
-Material Value: 5 gp each (based on silver weight).
+=== Value ===
+* '''Standard Value:''' 5 gp (Weight in precious metal)
+* '''Numismatic Value:''' 50+ gp (To collectors of Imperial artifacts)
-Collector Value: 50–100 gp each to a historian or a Warforged seeking to understand their "ancestry."
+[[Category:Echos of Lhynn Campaign]]
+[[Category:Items]]
+[[Category:Currency]]