Currency of the Thyatian Empire

All Thyatian coins bear an image and the name of the coin (“One Lucin,” “One Asterius,” etc.) on the obverse (front), and another image over the words “Imperium Thyatium” on the reverse (back). Electrum is not minted in Thyatis.

Standard Coinage:

• Lucin (gp): The standard gold piece and unit of exchange in the Empire.
  • Obverse: Portrait of King Lucinius.
  • Reverse: Silhouette of an armored knight on horseback.
• Asterius (sp): The standard silver piece, named after the Immortal patron of commerce.
  • Obverse: Set of balancing scales.
  • Reverse: Silhouette of a sailing ship.
• Half Asterius (bp): A bronze coin with small gold content to keep its size similar to the Asterius.
  • Obverse: Balancing scales.
  • Reverse: Silhouette of an ox.
• Denarius (cp): The copper piece.
  • Obverse: Portrait of a popular or notable person (e.g., a gladiator, senator, or soldier).
  • Reverse: Silhouette of the royal palace.
  • Note: The image changes frequently at the Emperor’s whim to honor current notable figures.

Special and Trade Coins:

• Emperor (pp): A limited-quantity platinum coin worth 5 gp, issued by the treasury.
  • Obverse: Face of the current ruler.
  • Reverse: Crossed swords.
• Trade/Military Coins: Large coins (5 times the size of standard platinum/gold) used for very large transactions by the government. A permit is required for use within the Empire.
  • Solarius (Platinum): Obverse: Stylized sun. Reverse: Various military banners.
  • Senatarius (Gold): Obverse: Silhouette of the senate assembly. Reverse: Senate building.

Rare Coins of Thyatis:

Collectors value the history captured in Thyatian coinage. Rare finds include older platinum Emperors with past rulers’ faces, a Denarius depicting Emperor Thincol as a popular gladiator, or unique Lucins depicting various pantheons from the reign of Emperor Gabrionus III.