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Both the reading and the lecture discuss whether the European Norse silver coin found in Maine North America is genuine or fake. While the former argues that the silver coin is a sham with three supporting reasons, the latter counters these these points.

To begin with, the author highlights that the great difference in distance from Maine to Canada is one of the possible reason, which has no true connection with Norse community. However, the lecture challenges this idea mentioning that many other objects have come far from. Further, they travel are interested in gaining stuffs traveling long distance. So, this could be a reason for far travel evidence.

Second, the text claims that the silver coin is only found with no other coins mentioning that Norse may not have intended to bring any coin in North America. In direct contrary, the speaker contradicts this argument asserting that Norse did not did permanent settlement, where finding other coins are not necessary. In addition, Norse may have packed all his valuable possessions while returning back to Canada.

Lastly, the author mentions that the coin is fake because it have no use in North American. Moreover, Norse should know the utility of coin only in European countries, as he is an adept explorer. In other hand, the lecturer refutes this point claiming that Norse brought this coin due to its beautiful nature that North American people value attraction. Furthermore, many people use as neck and other jewelery products. Also, it could be traded with other.