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copper coin

銅貨 ／ copper-coin　—　Making

A coin made of copper.

The crocodile bronze of Nîmes The crocodile bronze of Nîmes1st century BC Copper coin of Kanishka I (Moon God Mao) Copper coin of Kanishka I (Moon God Mao)127–147 AD Bronze coin of rebuilt Corinth Bronze coin of rebuilt CorinthReign of Marcus Aurelius (2nd century)
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In contrast to silver and gold coins, copper coinage represents the smallest denominations. ⚠ For fractional currency, it is normal for the face value to be higher than the intrinsic value. Otherwise, the coins would become too small to handle.