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The Athenian Decadrachm: Propaganda in Silver
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Athenian decadrachm, a massive silver coin minted after the Persian Wars as a tool of propaganda and a symbol of Athenian power. They discuss its design featuring Athena and the owl, its role in financing the Delian League, and its connection to the Parthenon and the silver mines at Laurium. The episode also touches on the coin's rarity and modern discoveries, offering a fresh perspective on how Athens projected its identity through currency.
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