occurring in England starting in the 18th century.

History

Ancient Greece

The first metal used as a currency was silver, more than 4,000 years ago, when silver ingots were used in trade. During the heyday of the Athenian empire, the city's silver tetradrachm was the first coin to achieve "international standard" status in Mediterranean trade.

Great Britain

Great Britain's early use of the silver

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