Greek money is called Drachma. They are made of gold, silver, bronze and electrum. Each state has their own coin. 6 obols = 1 drachma. 100 drachmas =1 mina. 60 minas=1 talent. 4 drachmas = 1 stater. Money is very important in every civilization.
Money replaced the bartering system. Bartering was where one person traded an item for another item. Not everything can be bartered. For example, a banker provides a service, not a product.
The Greeks copied currency from the kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor. Patterns were imprinted on the coins. The Greeks carried their money in small pouches or in their mouth. They did not know about germs. Money was in different shapes and sizes.
Today one Canadian dollar is worth 208.3333 Greek Drachma
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ReplyDeleteI think you should put some paragraphs on money instead of putting just a small list.Other then that i like how u showed what the amount is.
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good job but try to find more informatoin.nick
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