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What was the Spartan currency?
What was the Spartan currency?
Daniele
Sun Nov 10 2024
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I'm curious about the economic system of Sparta in ancient times. Specifically, I want to know what form of currency they used for transactions. Was it coins, or some other form of exchange? What was the Spartan currency?
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JejuJoyfulHeartSoulMate
Tue Nov 12 2024
This change involved the banning of the circulation and possession of gold, silver, and other precious metals as a medium for conducting business transactions.
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CryptoQueenBee
Tue Nov 12 2024
Lycurgus believed that the use of precious metals could lead to greed and corruption among the Spartan citizens.
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RiderWhisper
Tue Nov 12 2024
To replace these forms of money, Lycurgus introduced an iron currency.
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Carolina
Tue Nov 12 2024
The iron currency was reported to be in various forms, although the exact nature of these forms is not clearly documented.
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Carlo
Tue Nov 12 2024
Around 600 BC, Lycurgus, a renowned Spartan lawmaker, introduced a significant change to Sparta's constitution.
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