Steel Raven

"Steel Raven"
Commonly called "A Black Raven"
A black coated steel coin depicting a Raven on one side and the coat of arms of the ruling family on the other. The black coating prevents the coin from corrosion. These are often traded and melted and reforged into arms and armor. A single coin is valued at 20 cp or 2 sp or 2/5 ep or 1/5 gp or 1/50 pp. It is worth twice the value in its home kingdom and five times as much in regions of the world devoid of metals and iron ore.

Manufacturing process

Iron ore is processed to remove the iron and then turned into steel. The steel is drawn out into long, round bars that are cut to the specified coin sizes. The coins are then stamped and coated with a protective black material.

Item type

Currency & Deeds

Rarity

Overall uncommon, but rarity fluctuates, depending on the location. The further from it's homeland, the more rare the coins are.

Base Price

2 silver pieces

Raw materials & Components

Iron ore.

Tools

Blacksmith's workshop and forge.