(You show the strange coins to Dances with Balrog, in hopes that he would have some clues about it.)
What is this... No, I'm afraid I have never seen something like this before. It does not look like a substance that comes from anything found around our sacred mountains.

(You decide to go to Sophia immediately. Hopefully, this clue will bring this ordeal closer to a resolution.)

(You decide to wait some more. Is it really the right call...?)

You have met Sophia already, haven't you? I suggest you bring this coin to her. Her expertise might shed some light on what we are dealing with.

Welcome back! Oh... What do you have here? What a strange coin...

Mmm. I'm afraid this is not something I've ever seen, or read about. This purple substance... It's unlike anything that I've encountered in Perion, and I don't think any of the potion recipes I've read result in such a strange and slimy gel. I don't think I can help you on this one.

However, I know someone who probably could. Jay, from Henesys. He's a very knowledgeable guy, and his library is always full with all sorts of historical and alchemic tomes, and he's always finding more. You'll definitely have better luck with him!

Oh! While you're at it, could you do me a favor?
Jay has an extensive library, I've been there a few times. Last time, I wanted to ask him to borrow his copy of "101 Recipes and Potions with Sap of Ancient Tree", but I forgot. Could you borrow it for me by any chance? Let's call it payment for the help I gave you with the amulet! Pretty please? Thank you! I will be waiting for when you get back.