Test Cuts on Philistian Rb‘ Sheqels / Quarters: A Case Study

Haim Gitler, Oren Tal

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Abstract

This paper examines the main objective of test cuts on Philistian quarters. As opposed to the common view that considers test cuts as the examination of the silver content and/or quality of coins during transactions, it is hereby suggested that test cuts were intended to validate these issues by officials on behalf the minting authorities right after their production and before putting them into circulation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-24
Number of pages22
JournalIsrael Numismatic Research
Volume14
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • CASE studies
  • TESTING

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