The First Coins in the World and ... Pythagoras?
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PS 120 |
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5:00-8:15 |
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Herodotus tells us the first people to mint coins were the Lydians of Sardis in what is now present day Turkey around 680BC. In 530BD, Pythagoras, the Greek genius and polymath, starts a school in southern Italy and coinage erupts there. Could Pythagoras, the teacher of Arithmology, the once Olympic champion boxer, student of Egyptian priests, Chaldeans, and Magi, committed vegetarian and cult leader have introduced coinage to Italy? Decide for yourself. Examine the exhibit of the First Coins Ever Minted, and look at the coins of Kroton. Is it possible? |
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