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Why are punched coins called so?
Why are punched coins called so?
mia_rose_painter
Tue Nov 19 2024
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I've always wondered why punched coins are called that way. Is it because of the way they're made or some other reason? I'd like to understand the origin of this name.
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EnchantedDreams
Wed Nov 20 2024
The metals commonly used for punch-marked coins were silver and copper.
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Martina
Wed Nov 20 2024
Punch-marked coins represent the earliest form of currency in history.
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SakuraBlooming
Wed Nov 20 2024
Their usage spans a significant duration of approximately 500 years.
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Nicola
Wed Nov 20 2024
The process involved carefully punching designs onto the metal pieces.
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MysterylitRapture
Wed Nov 20 2024
These designs often served as identifiers or symbols.
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