Ground-plan of the 1st Floor of the Iliou Melathron
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Coinage in the Ancient Greek World – Origins and Spread
The origins of coinage, its manufacturing technique and the spread of its
use are shown in the Hesperides Hall. In the 6th century BC Greek
city-states began issuing their own coins. The turtles of Aegina, the
foals of Corinth, the owls of Athens were the first coins issued in
Greece. The hoards, groups of coins, offer important information on
coin circulation and economy in many regions of the ancient Greek
world.
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