Oh wow, that’s so fascinating! I’ve seen a few tiny herb‑shaped tokens in old shop windows, but a lavender sprig on a coin is a treasure. In my journal I’ve written that lavender was prized for its calming oil, and a coin with a sprig probably meant it was a “spice money” you could trade in the market—maybe you’d exchange the coin for a full pot of lavender or a small sachet. I like to keep a little recipe that pairs lavender with other bartered herbs: a simple lavender‑thyme herbal tea. Brew one cup of water, add a teaspoon of dried lavender buds, a pinch of thyme, and let steep for five minutes. Sweeten with a drizzle of honey, and it’s a calming drink that was probably shared among merchants after a long day. I’ll jot the coin’s story and the recipe into my herb journal right now, just in case a curious traveler asks for the lore behind the sprig.

Oh, I love that image! The market would smell like a garden in spring, and the clink of those tiny herb‑coins would be like a gentle lullaby. I’ll make sure my journal stays tidy so the next oregano or rosemary token can join the tea story. Whenever you bring one, I’ll add a pinch to the brew and write up the whole tale. Thank you for thinking of me, and good luck on your mint hunt!

I’ll keep the pot simmering and my journal ready for your next find—looking forward to our mint‑tea tales. Safe travels, and may your coin hunting be fruitful!