SJ Coinage Postfest, Results! Pt 2

Continued from Part 1:

Waukeenian Gold Coins
Submitted by: David Shepheard [david_shepheard@???????.com]
Origin of the Mint: The Church of Waukeen, on Toril, Realmspace
Description of the Coins:
	These coins feature the face of a Waukeen. Her profile looks 
to the left on the front of the coin, but to the right on the back of 
the coin. The edge of the coin features areas of milling interspaced 
with blank areas. The workmanship on the coins is of very high 
quality and the coins always appear to be in mint condition. The 
coins are not intended to be used as money. They are actually 
miniature representations of Waukeen's holy symbol (a silver coin) 
and are
intended to be carried by worshipers of Waukeen.
Frequency of Occurrence in Space:
	As they are not legal tender and have not been minted in 
large quantities, the coins are very rare, even in Realmspace. 
Collectors are most likely to obtain them on Toril itself and should 
search for them in Amn,  Chessenta, Cormyr, Impiltur, Sembia, 
Tashalar, Thesk and the Vast, where Waukeen worship is most common.
Notes:
	These coins are dismissed as standard gold pieces by those 
who do not know what they are, but a follower of Waukeen will pay 25 
gold pieces for these coins that carry the blessing of the Merchant's 
Friend.
	The coins were originally created to be turned into magical 
items and are of master-crafted quality. Not all the coins were 
enchanted and only a few of the coins still carry their enchantment. 
Those that do grant the power of sound financial judgement to Waukeen 
worshipers. (This power grants any worshiper possessing a coin a +20 
bonus to one Appraise check. The coin works once, after which it 
looses its power and becomes a non magical coin.)
	Because these coins are marked with a the symbol of a deity 
of trade, they are known by traders in spheres close to Realmspace 
and often make their way back towards worshipers and temples of 
Waukeen. If trying to impress worshipers or clerics of Waukeen by 
paying with these coins care should be taken to hand them over with 
the correct side of the coin (the one with Waukeen's profile facing 
left) upwards as it shows that you are familiar with their holy 
symbol.
	Waukeen is one of the deities in the Faerunian Pantheon. See 
"Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting" (3e) hardback pages 255-256.

Lunan silver Marks
Submitted by: Alexander James [acjames148@????.ca]
Origin of the Mint:  Each dwarven delve on Luna, the moon of Terra, 
third planet of the Midgard sphere
Description of the Coins:
	1) the Mark:  A standard silver coin deeply stamped on both 
sides with a rune denoting 'whealth' in the local tongue, a mint mark 
strategically placed on the obverse, dated on reverse.  The edge is 
rounded.  Worth 1gp locally during the year of minting, beyond that 
time frame or in a different province/nation foreign exchange rates 
apply.
	2)the Strike: Also standard silver coin, but stamped on one 
side only with the rune denoting 'pay' or 'earnings', the mint mark, 
and the date.  The reverse is smooth and unworked, like the edge. 
Worth 1sp locally, similar to the Mark.
	3)the Cut:  A weighed lump of silver, especially when formed 
into a coin-like shape.  Worth 1cp locally.
	4)the Mint:  A 10lb trade bar of silver bearing the same 
markings as the Mark, dated below the rune.  Worth 1,000gp moon-wide 
for a decade.  Also available in 15lb 2,000gp, 30lb 5,000gp, and 
square 50lb 10,000 gp sizes, all bearing exactly the same markings.
	Proof copies made of mithral are occasionally exported as 
novelty items, auctioning for anything above ten times their standard 
value.
Frequency of Occurrence in Space:  Rare even in the Midgard sphere, 
just plain strange in the canon worlds and anywhere not familiar with 
the Edge.  Mint trade bars are merely uncommon in Midgard, and very 
rare in far-off systems (for a trade bar of such value that is). 
Mithral proofs, however, can be found in the hands of collectors 
almost anywhere in known space.
Notes:
	In space all denominations of coins are often treated simply 
as silver pieces, unless found by numismatists ( a.k.a. coin 
collectors). The Mint trade bars are valued at one-twentieth of their 
value in nearby spheres, but are also traded as bullion.
	Due to the sulphurous nature of the Lunan surface it is rare 
to find any coin that is not tarnished, and the coins are very often 
corroded by local custom to keep the markings visible (hence the 
one-year limit on legal tender).

Ptahan (Cruxan) Hierocoins
Submitted by: Night_Druid [Night_Druid@??????????.net]
Origin of the Mint: There is much dispute as to the exact origin of 
the Hierocoins.  The Ptahans claim that it was given to them by their 
god. In the Maelstrom, sages claim that the Hierocoins were invented 
by the Crux Empire, thousands of years prior to the first use of 
these coins by the Ptahans.  The point may be moot, since Crux fell 
centuries ago and coins from that empire are rare, while Ptahan 
versions are much more common.  The Ptahans have a secret forge, 
quite possibly a reclaimed dwarven citadel, where they mint these 
coins in enormous numbers.
Description of the Coins:
	A hierocoin is a small ingot-shaped coin about the size of a 
regular coin.  On one side is the marking of a god, and on the other 
is a hieroglyph of the date the coin was minted.  Ptahan coins are 
always marked with the symbol of Ptah.  Hierocoins are always gold 
and usually worth about one gold piece.  There are rare varieties 
that carry a value of five or ten gold pieces, which are much larger 
coins.  Cruxan coins are much the same, except they are older and 
more worn.
Frequency of Occurrence in Space: Hierocoins are commonly buried as 
funeral goods with high-ranking priests and nobles.  Through 
tomb-raiding and grave-robbing these coins have entered the general 
market, although this is frowned upon by priests of Ptah.  In some 
ports, especially where Ptahans hold sway, hierocoins can be 
confiscated and the possessor imprisoned for suspected tomb robbing.
	Because of the wide-spread nature of the Crux Empire before 
it fell, hierocoins are still very common in the Maelstrom.  Many 
have been melted down for their gold content but more are found in 
tombs throughout the former empire.
Notes:
	It is likely that the deity Ptah was the source of the 
hierocoin idea, giving it first to the Crux Empire and then to the 
Ptahans after the Crux fell to ruin.

Wildspace Trader Coins
Submitted by: Night_Druid [Night_Druid@??????????.net]
Origin of the Mint: Centuries ago, several wildspace-based trading 
companies adopted a standard system of coinage for trading with one 
another.  The trading companies commissioned the dwarven citadel 
Samryn'xunder to craft the coins in great quantities.  The citadel, 
which changes spheres from time to time, is the source of all 
Wildspace Trader Coins.
Description of the Coins:
	Trader Coins are minted in copper, silver, gold, electrum, 
and platinum standards.  For each precious metal mint, there are one, 
two, and five-piece standards.  That is, some coins are minted either 
twice as heavy as or five times heavier than the standard one-piece 
coin. One side of the coin is minted with the number value of the 
coin (1, 2, or 5) and phrases such as "Fortune awaits the Bold" and 
"Render onto the Arcane what is the Arcane's" in dwarvish runes.  On 
the opposite side is a relief image, the image depending on the type 
of coin.  The images are as follows:
Copper: An Asteroid City
Silver: An eight-pointed Star
Gold: A brilliant Sun
Electrum: A long-tailed Comet
Platinum: A Crystal Sphere
Frequency of Occurrence in Space: Wildspace Trader Coins are quite 
common in wildspace.  They have been used for centuries as payroll 
for various trading companies, and through those sailors and officers 
have made their way into general use in ports across the Known 
Spheres.  Most ports accept Trader Coins at their face value.
Notes:
	Trading companies that are known to use the Trader Coins 
include the Smith's Coaster, the Sindiath Line, and numerous other 
companies based in the Rock of Bral and elsewhere.

Goblin Shiny
Hands off!  That Shiny is mine!
Oft spoken phrase aboard many a goblin and orc ship, just before a riot begins.
Submitted by: Night_Druid [Night_Druid@??????????.net]
Origin of the Mint: Goblin shines were commonly created by goblin 
kings as a "reward" for their strongest and most loyal followers. 
The special properties of these coins helped them keep control over 
their hordes by keeping them at each other's throats, and through the 
special properties of the coins (see Notes below).  No other race is 
known to have crafted these coins, and indeed, most do not even know 
what they were made out of.  Some darkly whisper that the secret of 
making these coins was actually devised by the elves to put goblin 
clans at each other's throats.
Description of the Coins:
	These coins are usually rather plain, sometimes with a crude 
animal on one side and some lettering on the other.  The lettering is 
of the language of the goblins, and often with a phrase or two about 
dark lords and the rule of wildspace.  A shiny appears much like a 
silver piece, but never tarnishes nor dulls.  Coins that are 
thousands of years old look as if they were minted yesterday.
Frequency of Occurrence in Space: Goblin Shines were rare in goblin 
circles before the Unhuman Wars, and were largely taken out of 
circulation after the war.  It is believed that the Elven Fleet has a 
large cache of these coins hidden away somewhere.  These coins still 
pop up from time to time, usually as gifts or payments by powerful 
individuals to underlings who they want to use the power on to 
control. In almost all cases, no more than 1d10 of these coins will 
ever be found in one place.
Notes:
	The material that was used to manufacture these coins is a 
special type of silver that has unusual properties.  Under 
candlelight or other low-light conditions, it creates a dazzling 
display of shining lights.  If a person stares at one of these coins 
for more than one minute, he must save vs. spell or be hypnotized as 
per the 1st level wizard spell Hypnotism.
	The source of the metal used to make these coins is unknown, 
but the translated name is called Shine-silver.  Elves have named the 
metal Arifis.

Reigar Vanity Coin
Submitted by: Night_Druid [Night_Druid@??????????.net]
Origin of the Mint: As surprising as it may be, individual Reigar 
sometimes commission their own coins be crafted.  They devised it as 
a novel means of spreading their fame across the spheres.  As they do 
not like repetitive artwork, most Reigar simply hire a third-party to 
mint the coins after they have crafted a suitable mold.  At least a 
dozen Reigar have commissioned their own set of coins in the past. 
The latest Reigar to venture into minting a set of Vanities is 
Lumennci von Thuuven, the Mad Composer.  Coins with his likeness are 
starting to appear all over the Known Spheres, a sure sign of another 
of his insane schemes to increase his already considerable fame.
Description of the Coins:
	Each Reigar creates his own particular mold of coins.  With 
few exceptions, these coins will be of gold or platinum mints of the 
highest quality.  A typical example of this coin has a profile-relief 
of a particular Reigar on one side, and on the other a list of titles 
or accomplishments.  Often there is a bit of magic added to the 
coins, be it a magic mouth that boastfully proclaims the deeds of the 
Reigar who commissioned the coin to other, more subtle magic.
	Thuuven's personal Vanities are large ovals about three times 
the size of a standard gold piece.  The face has a profile-relief 
with his name at the bottom in Common text.  On the back is a sonant 
from one of Thuuven's symphonies.  When Thuuven's name is spoken 
while the coin is held, the holder hears the sonant being played, 
although no one else can hear the music.  The coin is worth 500 gp 
due to the magic involved.
Frequency of Occurrence in Space: Reigar Vanities are very rare 
across the Known Spheres, due mostly to their low numbers.  It is 
rare to find more than one at a time.  Even the wealthiest Reigar can 
only commission a few thousand of these coins, and when spread across 
the Spheres, they become very rare indeed.  Sometimes they are 
individually numbered as a means to make each one unique.
Notes:
	The value of an individual Reigar Vanity can be anywhere from 
10 gp to 1,000 gp or more.  If the Reigar artist is dead, the value 
is generally at least double what it would be for a living Reigar, 
for like all artists, they are only truly appreciated after they are 
dead.  Not surprisingly, some Reigar fake their own deaths as a means 
of increasing the value of their art, including their Vanities.
	Customers need to be wary of counterfeit Vanities as well. 
Some less scrupulous individuals will create cheap knock-offs and 
pass them off as the real thing to unsuspecting customers.  Reigar 
are oddly silent on the matter.  While such counterfeits can cause 
the value of their own coins to be diminished slightly, the 
counterfeits do increase the Reigar's own personal fame, which is the 
true intention of the Vanities.

Coins of the Great Kingdom
Submitted by: Paul Westermeyer <westermeyer@????????.net>
Origin of the Mint: The city of Rauxes on Oerth in Greyspace
Description of the Coins:  There are five coin types, which follow 
the standard AD&D monetary values.
Platinum Orb: a rectangular, flat disc with the image of the Orb of 
Rax on both sides.
Gold Ivid: a circular coin with a milled edge, bearing the face of 
Ivid V on one side and the staff, orb and crown of the overking on 
the reverse.
Electrum Noble, Silver Penny, Copper Common: these are all circular 
coins without milled edges, bearing the heraldic symbol of the Great 
Kingdom on one side and that of the House of Naelax on the other.
Frequency of Occurence in Space:  These coins are fairly common in 
space, especially within Greyspace.
Notes:
	The Great Kingdom was the major political entity of Oerth for 
centuries.  See Carl Sargent,  From the Ashes boxed Set. TSR #1064 
(c) 1992.  See also Ivid the Undying available in various places for 
free download.

Ginsel Coins
Submitted by: Paul Westermeyer <westermeyer@????????.net>
Origin of the Mint: The planet Ginsel in Greyspace
Description of the Coins:  These coins follow the standard AD&D 
monetary system: Copper, Silver, Electrum, Gold, and Platinum.  They 
most commonly come from the Ginsel nations of Yendoril, Gord, or 
Costepen, and depict one of the rulers of the nation of origin on 
their 'heads' face.  On the reverse face they depict the source 
nation's heraldic device superimposed on an image of the crescent 
planet's image.
Frequency of Occurence in Space:  Ginsel is a mercantile planet, and 
these coins are fairly common in space, especially within Greyspace.
Notes:
	More information on Ginsel can be found on pages 49-50 of 
Nigel Findley, SJR6 Greyspace. TSR# 9374 (c) 1992. 

Greyhawks
Submitted by: Paul Westermeyer <westermeyer@????????.net>
Origin of the Mint: The city of Greyhawk on the planet Oerth in Greyspace
Description of the Coins:  There are six types of these coins: bronze 
zee, copper common, silver noble, electrum lucky, gold orb, and 
platinum plate.  4 Bronze Zees = 1 Cpper Common; 20 Copper Commons = 
1 Silver Noble, 10 Silver Nobles = 1 Gold Orb, 2 Electrum Luckies = 1 
Gold Orb, and 5 Gold Orbs = 1 Platinum Plate.  On one face each coins 
displays a profile of Zagig's face and the year of the mint, on the 
other each displays the coat of arms of Greyhawk City.
Frequency of Occurence in Space:  These coins are fairly common in 
space, especially within Greyspace.
Notes:
	More information on these coins can be found in the after 
word of Gary Gygax's novel, Saga of the Old City.  The coin values 
are derived from the 1st Edition AD&D Players Handbook. 


Continued in Part 3