Catalogo
| Emittente | The Crownlands |
|---|---|
| Anno | 129 |
| Tipo | Fantasy coin |
| Valore | 1 Dragon |
| Valuta | Dragon |
| Composizione | Brass |
| Peso | 21 g |
| Diametro | 32 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Woody Maringer |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Portrait of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen; the crown of her father King Viserys I Targaryen and great grandfather King Jaehaerys I Targaryen adorns her head. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | QUEEN RHAENYRA TARGARYEN 129 AC |
| Descrizione del rovescio | A rendition of the House Targaryen sigil: a three-headed dragon. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | ONE DRAGON |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
129 - 129 AC - After the Conquest - |
| ID Numisquare | 2890131790 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This 1 Dragon piece, issued in 129 AC, marks the outbreak of the Dance of the Dragons. Struck by the Crownlands mints under Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, it is a powerful declaration of her claim to the Iron Throne, directly challenging Aegon II. Its issuance from the Crownlands signifies an assertive attempt to consolidate her authority over the capital region amidst the nascent civil war, symbolizing her perceived legitimacy as the rightful heir.
Artistry: The design is attributed to Master Armond, a prominent engraver, reflecting the early Targaryen wartime numismatic style. The obverse features a dignified, crowned profile of Queen Rhaenyra I, facing left, encircled by "RHAENYRA I QUEEN." The reverse displays the three-headed dragon sigil of House Targaryen, wings spread, above "ONE DRAGON" and "129." The aesthetic, while conveying regal authority, shows simplification indicative of rapid wartime production.
Technical/Grading: Struck in brass, an unconventional choice for high-value coinage, this 21-gram, 32-millimeter piece reflects wartime metal acquisition. High-points include Rhaenyra's crown and hair on the obverse, and the dragon's heads and scales on the reverse. Strike quality varies; well-struck examples show sharp details. However, due to hurried production and base metal, some instances may exhibit minor planchet imperfections or central weakness.