Why was Ancient Greek coins so important???

Question

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Answer 1

it was easier than carrying cows and sheep in your pocket across the mediterranean

Answer 2

Well, the Greeks were the first to meet all of the modern criteria as to what defines a coin. I am using the term "Greeks" somewhat loosely in reference to Lydia and other Asia Minor cities. Inventing coins greatly facilitated trade and store of value, enabling a further segregation and specialization of work, as well as more easily quantifying trade. This invention was so important that it spread throughout the known world in a matter of a few decades, which in modern terms would be a few seconds.

With these new powerful markets, the greeks were able to field larger armies and more efficiently provide supplies. The popularity of the Athenian Tetradrachm and the nearby silver mines enabled Athens to flourish into a world power, inventing democracy and giving us Aristotle, Plato, etc. Also, the beauty of the coinage designs were spread throughout the world, showcasing Greek art and probably inspiring artists everywhere.

Those are a few things, I am not sure it was what you were looking for.

Answer 3

No more or less important than money in any society. China, Persia, Lydia all started using coins about then.
The difference is that Greek coins are beautiful. Other coins have occasionally equalled them, but never surpassed them.