Question

The widespread use of black pepper in place of these objects in Renaissance Germany led to people in a certain profession being called “peppermen.” Edward I began a tradition in which these objects underwent trial by jury, the Trial of the Pyx. After adapting a top-secret process learned by Aubin Olivier (“oh-BAN oh-leev-YAY”) in Augsburg, Eloy Mestrelle introduced machine-made or “milled” versions of these objects to England. (15[1])Henry VIII secretly ordered the production of shoddy types of these objects called (*) testoons. Most European countries were unable to produce these objects during a 15th-century “Great Famine” (10[2])largely weathered by Venice and Portugal. (10[1]-5[1])Production of these (-5[1])objects resumed when transatlantic trade began from new sources like Zacatecas and Potosí. (-5[1])For 10 points, (10[2])fraudsters clipped what objects, (10[1])which in Renaissance Europe included groats, guilders, and florins? ■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: coins [accept currency, money, silver coins, or gold coins; accept specific coins such as pennies, sovereigns, or livres; prompt on bullion, precious metals, silver, or gold]
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2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y10100%10%30%109.40

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Andrew HartBHSUTeam Name Think Detail6415
Doug SimonsQuasicrystal SilenceTeach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness9210
Jason GolfinosSaint Peter Andre 3000The Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Club9210
Vishwa ShanmugamIn Search of Things Pastremembrance of lost time98-5
Nick JensenThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!9810
Kevin WangI would prefer not to[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?101-5
Cole HartungI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big troublewave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gp114-5
Swapnil GargEvans Hall destruction awaitersDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too11710
Chris SimsThe CanadiansHang et al., Robert Browning11710
JinAh KimThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)Romanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill12110
Seth Ebnerwave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gpI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble13110
John Marvinremembrance of lost timeIn Search of Things Past13110
Conor Thompson[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?I would prefer not to13110