When were ancient greek coins discovered?

Answer 1

Beginning around 600 BC, each Greek city-state minted (made) its own kinds of coins (They seem to have gotten the idea from the Lydians in West Asia). A lot of the Greek coins were silver. They were made by taking a small lump of silver and putting it on an iron mold, and then striking it with a hammer that had another kind of mold in it. That way you could squash a picture into both sides at the same time.

Answer 2

Since ancient Greek coins were made by the ancient Greeks, naturally the ancient Greeks "discovered" them! But they never really went "undiscovered", rather the ancient Greek monetary system and coinage system was adapted by the Romans and continues to affect the monetary systems of today.

Ancient Greek coins have never been "unknown" (although there are certain types that are uncertain) and so they've never been lost to be discovered.

Answer 3

Ancient Greek coins have been discovered throughout the centuries, with the earliest known examples dating back to around the 6th century BCE. These coins have been found in archaeological excavations, shipwrecks, and hoards, providing valuable insight into the economic and cultural life of ancient Greece.

Answer 4

During the 7th century BC but they were used more universally during the 6th century BC with the attic drachmae.

Answer 5

Of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver and later they were made either of gold or of silver (like the tetradrachmon).