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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
First religion, then money. Because money was created by religion.
BTW it was the Greek religion of the 7th century BCE where coins were first used. And yes the Greek deities were on the coins.
BTW it was the Greek religion of the 7th century BCE where coins were first used. And yes the Greek deities were on the coins.
Deities and Symbols: Many Greek coins featured images of gods and goddesses, such as Athena, Zeus, and Apollo. This not only reflected the religious beliefs of the time but also served to legitimize the authority of the city-states that minted them.