World's first coin
After my bungling remark in the 'money' thread I'd like to save face by presenting a lovely example of the first coin type.
A coin made from 'electrum' (a gold & silver alloy) in Lydia; 7th Century BC. I had always thought there were earlier examples of coinage but archaeological evidence seems to support Herodotus. This nugget looking chunk of stamped metal is the first.
Enjoy
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