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
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