The Copper Star of the Iron Islands
This copper “star” piece is from the Iron Islands in the mythical realm of Westeros shortly after the death of King Robert Baratheon, some 300 years after Aegons Conquest united the warring kingdoms. This particular piece is struck in ~9 grammes of pure copper (.999 fine), about 25mm in diameter, done in a revolutionary style...
The Copper Star of King Robert Baratheon
This heavy copper is from Westeros, the scene of the mythological events taking place in the series of novels by author George R.R. Martin and features the left facing profile of King Robert Baratheon early in his reign. In fact, some think that they may have been struck even before Robert sought the throne. Scholars...
The Dothraki Puli of Khal Drogo
This unusual piece is an example of “wire coinage”… that is… coins which are struck with primitive tools along a length of heavy wire, and worn as armbands or bracelets, but may also be cut apart as needed for use as currency. The copper “puli” are the smallest denomination coins. (Puli is the plural...