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silver coin

銀貨 ／ silver-coin　—　Names of money

Money made of silver. For most of history it was the main actor.

Incuse stater of Metapontum Incuse stater of Metapontum6th century BC Karshapana (punch-marked silver coin) Karshapana (punch-marked silver coin)400–300 BC Silver coin from the period of Bindusara, Mauryan dynasty Silver coin from the period of Bindusara, Mauryan dynasty297–272 BCE
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Not as expensive as gold, and not as cheap as copper. Because of this "just right" quality, it was silver that supported daily commerce for over two thousand years.