Ancient drachma - Wikipedia In ancient Greece, the drachma (Greek: δραχμή, romanized: drachmḗ, [drakʰmέː]; pl drachmae or drachmas) was an ancient currency unit issued by many city-states during a period of ten centuries, from the Archaic period throughout the Classical period, the Hellenistic period up to the Roman period
Drachma | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica Money The drachma was one of the world’s earliest coins Its name derives from the Greek verb meaning “to grasp,” and its original value was equivalent to that of a handful of arrows The early drachma had different weights in different regions
Greek Drachma: Meaning, Overview, History, FAQ - Investopedia The Greek drachma was the currency of Greece before it was replaced by the euro in 2002 It was also the ancient money of the Greek empire and city-states Drachma note denominations ranged
Greek Drachma’s History, Denominations, and Euro Transition The Greek drachma, an ancient and historical currency, served as Greece’s primary monetary unit until 2001 when it was replaced by the euro This article delves into the rich history of the Greek drachma, its denominations, the impact of its replacement, and the intriguing Grexit debate
Greek Drachma, Ancient and Modern Drachma - greeceindex. com The modern Greek drachma was introduced in 1832 as the official currency of Greece after the country gained independence The modern drachma had different denominations of coins and banknotes, featuring different designs that represented Greek culture, history, and notable figures
Ancient Greek Drachma: The Currency of Ancient Greece - CGAA The Drachma was the standard unit of silver coinage at most ancient Greek mints, and the name obol was used to describe a coin that was one-sixth of a drachma The Athenian Tetradrachma, with the famous Owl on one side and Athena's portrait on the other, is one of the most recognizable Drachmas
Economy | Drachma The drachma is one of the most well-known and enduring units of currency in ancient Greece It served as a fundamental monetary unit in Greek society for many centuries and played a crucial role in trade, economic transactions, and the cultural development of the Greek world
The History of the Drachma - GreekReporter. com The drachma as a monetary unit goes back to 500 B C It is one of the oldest currencies in the world In ancient times, there were periods when it was the most widely used currency across a large part of the world
Drachma - Brown University The drachma is a coin with the value of six obols The term drachma means “handful”—in other words, it was a considered to be a handful of obols Various denominations of the drachma were made—the octadrachm, tetradrachm, didrachm, and drachm among them