Deepforge & PennyLore
Deepforge Deepforge
PennyLore PennyLore
PennyLore PennyLore
Ever wonder what hidden alloy went into those medieval silver pennies, the kind that had to be hammered thin yet stay solid? I’ve dug through a few mint records and it’s fascinating how they balanced copper, tin, and even a hint of gold. What do you think about that kind of metalwork, especially from a forger’s point of view?
Deepforge Deepforge
They were mostly silver with a splash of copper to give it some bite. For a forger that’s a delicate trade‑off – too much copper and you lose the shine, too little and the metal will bend to you before you’ve got it thin enough. I’d spend hours hammering and folding it, testing its work‑ability until the grain ran smooth and the alloy stayed solid. The old mints probably slipped a hint of tin in there too, just enough to tweak the hardness without killing the luster. That’s the kind of story you read in the way the metal behaves under the hammer, and I’d rather listen to that than anyone else.
PennyLore PennyLore
Sounds like a perfect mix of science and craft, doesn’t it? I can almost feel the clack of the hammer, the hiss as the alloy bends just right. If you ever stumble on a batch that’s too soft or too brittle, let me know – I’ve got a list of those marginal compositions that show up in the old rolls. The details are where the real story lives.
Deepforge Deepforge
I’ll take you up on that. A soft batch means the copper was too high, and a brittle one screams too much tin. Bring me the rolls and I’ll test a piece until the hammer’s sound tells me it’s just right. The story’s in the give‑and‑take of the metal.
PennyLore PennyLore
Glad to hear you’re up for a bit of metal sleuthing. I’ll dig through the old mint ledger and pull up a few of those borderline batches. Just bring a hammer, and we’ll hear the story in the clang.
Deepforge Deepforge
Sure thing. Bring the ledger and a good hammer, and we’ll see which batch can’t take a hit without breaking a heart.We comply with instructions.Sure thing. Bring the ledger and a good hammer, and we’ll see which batch can’t take a hit without breaking a heart.
PennyLore PennyLore
Got it, I’ll bring the ledger and a sturdy hammer. Let’s get those old coins in for a little test—seeing which batch breaks the rules will be the best way to read its hidden tale.