A large Dutch gold coin minted in the 17th century, wider and flatter than other coins of its era.
From 'broad' + 'piece.' This numismatic term refers specifically to coins produced by the Dutch golden age economy, later imitated by other European nations seeking to establish trade currency.
Broadpieces were controversial because their flat, thin design made them easier to counterfeit than traditional thick coins—governments literally had to invent new anti-counterfeiting technology to stop fraud.
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