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Did Sparta use coins as money?
Did Sparta use coins as money?
CharmedClouds
Mon Oct 28 2024
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I'm curious about the economic system of ancient Sparta. Specifically, I want to know if they used coins as a form of currency during that time.
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mia_rose_lawyer
Wed Oct 30 2024
His reasoning stemmed from the perceived evils that coins brought to society.
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BitcoinBaroness
Wed Oct 30 2024
The Spartans had a unique system of exchange that deviated from the conventional use of coins.
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ethan_harrison_chef
Wed Oct 30 2024
Instead of employing coins, they utilized heavy iron objects that were crafted in a specific manner.
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SolitudeNebula
Wed Oct 30 2024
These iron objects were made brittle by being quenched in vinegar when they were at their hottest point.
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CoinMaster
Wed Oct 30 2024
Lycourgos, the Spartan lawgiver, is believed to have prohibited the use of coins.
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