Question

Elaborate the features of the punch-marked coins.

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain the following points:

• Timeline of the punch-marked coins
• Shape of the punch-marked coins
• Method of designing such coins

Solution:

• Archaeologists have discovered various punch-marked coins in the early cities. These punch-marked coins were used for more than 500 years.
• Punch-marked coins were either square, round or rectangular and were either made of metal sheets or flattened metal globules.
• The coins were called so as they were stamped with symbols using dies or punches.