The Tilean explorer Nigel Francisco is the only man who ventured in the fabled Kingdoms of Ind.[1a]
A coin from Ind
He braved the Silver Road to explore this strange land, stranger even than the legends of Cathay. As proof of his journey, he brought back many treasures, among which were small pieces of ivory depicting animals or people. Calling these coins Suvarna, he claimed Ind had no use for gold or metals, and instead traded with ivory and gemstones. It’s believed there are 25 Suvarnas scattered among various owners in the Empire, but fakes and copies are widespread, reducing the overall value of these rare coins.[1a]