Zhzhzh & NoteNomad
NoteNomad NoteNomad
Hey, I was just scouring the early Bitcoin mining hardware and noticed how the first block rewards had a tiny, almost forgotten logo that looks like a miniature coin. It got me thinking about how digital currencies are starting to borrow visual cues from real-world coins—like that altcoin that features a Roman centurion for its 0.0.1 release. Have you seen any other tokens that use historical currency designs or did it spark any design ideas in your head?
Zhzhzh Zhzhzh
Yeah, I've spotted a few. There’s that one that put a Roman legionnaire on its first token – that was a cool nod to antiquity. Then there’s a German coin‑inspired token that looks like a 5‑mark piece, another that mimics a Japanese yen with a subtle circuit overlay. Even a crypto that used a classic Spanish real design, complete with the bull icon, just to feel heritage‑heavy. I’m thinking of taking that coin silhouette and slashing it into a network node, so it looks like a micro‑block embedded in a coin. Maybe add a subtle holographic glow to give it that futuristic feel, while still keeping the historical reference in the background. That could give the token a legit old‑world vibe without looking like a museum exhibit.