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Why do you countermark coins?
Why do you countermark coins?
Carlo
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I'm curious about the reason behind countermarking coins. I want to understand the purpose of this practice and why it is done. What are the benefits or reasons for countermarking currency?
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Lucia
Fri Nov 08 2024
The practice of countermarking silver coins was prevalent during the Hellenistic period.
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KpopMelody
Thu Nov 07 2024
Some states had strict policies regarding countermarking.
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HanjiArtist
Thu Nov 07 2024
For instance, in Hellenistic Pergamon, located in Asia Minor, all foreign coins were required to be countermarked before they could be used.
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EmeraldPulse
Thu Nov 07 2024
This process involved a state applying a mark to foreign coins.
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Dario
Thu Nov 07 2024
The purpose of countermarking was to indicate that these coins could be used as legal tender within the state's territory.
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