PugJesus@lemmy.world to Ancient Coins@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months agoSilver coin of Eucratides I, found in modern-day Tajikistan, 171–144 BClemmy.worldimagemessage-square3fedilinkarrow-up19arrow-down10
arrow-up19arrow-down1imageSilver coin of Eucratides I, found in modern-day Tajikistan, 171–144 BClemmy.worldPugJesus@lemmy.world to Ancient Coins@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months agomessage-square3fedilink
minus-squarePugJesus@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·11 months agoAncient coins were simply blanks hammered between dies before the development of the screw press in coinage. As such, they tend to be a little asymmetrical, especially when wear-and-tear is considered.
Why is there a second circle?
Ancient coins were simply blanks hammered between dies before the development of the screw press in coinage. As such, they tend to be a little asymmetrical, especially when wear-and-tear is considered.