like in old coins why right in the center big holes?what do they stand for/represent? thankXX U verrY mucHH!!
2007-05-07 10:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by hotty♥25 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Another thing, purses and change purses are a more recent invention. You could string your money all together and it made it easier to carry.
Holed Ancient Coins - Holes and their purpose
* worn on a lace around the neck
* lined up on a lace for storage (like chinese cash coins)
* lined up on a fibula and pinned on the toga
* button on clothes
* nailed onto something, like doors, wooden boxes or legionary standards either to praise the emperor/gods or as talisman
2007-05-07 11:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most old coins were made of silver, gold, copper, etc..
By putting a hole in the middle, the coin could still be minted but it required less metal. (you could make more coins for less money)
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2007-05-07 17:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you can thread a string through it, making it easier to carry.
2007-05-07 22:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by amzingrcgk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure, but i know in chineese money the hole was to easier hold their money.
2007-05-07 18:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by beisbolfreak94 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋