Currency
The basic unit of Athenian currency was the obol:
| Unit | Greek name | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| obol or obolus | ὀβολὸς | 0.56 g |
| drachma | δραχμὴ | 6 obols |
| mina | μνᾶ | 100 drachmae |
| talent | τάλαντον | 60 minae |
Read more about this topic: Ancient Greek Units Of Measurement
Famous quotes containing the word currency:
“Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)
“It is the international system of currency which determines the totality of life on this planet. That is the natural order of things today. That is the atomic, and sub-atomic, and galactic
structure of things today. And you have meddled with the primal forces of nature! And you will atone! Am I getting through to you, Mr. Beale?”
—Paddy Chayefsky (1923–1981)
“Both of us felt more anxiety about the South—about the colored people especially—than about anything else sinister in the result. My hope of a sound currency will somehow be realized; civil service reform will be delayed; but the great injury is in the South. There the Amendments will be nullified, disorder will continue, prosperity to both whites and colored people will be pushed off for years.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)