Obsidian Throne Mint

Few coins in the fantasy numismatic world carry as much dark prestige as the Obsidian Throne Mint, the official currency of the Shadow Empire. Cast from black volcanic obsidian fused with trace amounts of silver, this coin has a unique matte-black surface interrupted by silver veins that catch the light dramatically. The obverse depicts the Obsidian Throne itself — a massive seat carved from a single volcanic rock — occupied by the silhouette of the Shadow Emperor. The reverse is engraved with the Empire’s dark proclamation: ‘From Darkness, Order.’ The coin was said to be indestructible, and the Shadow Empire used this fact as propaganda to project their power as eternal and unbreakable. Today the Obsidian Throne Mint is one of the most distinctive and dramatic pieces in any fantasy coin collection, guaranteed to command attention wherever it is displayed.