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What did the Athenians call their silver coins?
What did the Athenians call their silver coins?
Bianca
Sun Dec 15 2024
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I'm curious about the Athenian currency system. Specifically, I want to know what the Athenians referred to their silver coins as. I'm interested in historical and cultural accuracy, so I'd like to know the specific term they used.
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Filippo
Tue Dec 17 2024
The Athenians had a unique name for their silver coins: “glaukes”, which translates to “owls”.
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Carolina
Tue Dec 17 2024
These owl coins were minted for an impressive duration of over four centuries.
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Martina
Tue Dec 17 2024
Their production began in the 6th century BC and continued until the 2nd century BC.
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SunlitMystery
Mon Dec 16 2024
Over these centuries, the owl coins underwent numerous transformations.
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Dario
Mon Dec 16 2024
These changes included variations in style and design, showcasing the evolving artistic landscape of Athens.
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