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Athenian Coinage: Owls, Silver, and Empire
Episode 196 of Ancient Greece: Philosophy, Democracy, and Endless War explores the tetradrachm, the silver coin that funded Athens' golden age and built its empire. Lucas and Luna trace the journey from the Laurion silver mines to the owl-stamped coins that flooded the Mediterranean, examining how money shaped Athenian democracy, paid for the fleet, and financed the Parthenon. They discuss the economics of empire — tribute, trade, and the Delian League's treasury — and the cultural reach of the 'owls' that made Athens the banker of the ancient world. Along the way, they…
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