Question

How was Persian coinage sophisticated?
a.
It was made out of gold.
b.
It was the first examples of relief in metal.
c.
The amount of gold in each coin was measured exactly.
d.
Each coin had a different image on it, in order to remind the people of past great rulers.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C — The Achaemenid Persians issued standardized gold (daric) and silver (siglos) coins with a precisely measured weight and gold content, which facilitated trade and taxation.