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<p>[QUOTE="PMONNEY, post: 3514620, member: 82829"][ATTACH]932705[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]932705[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]932711 </p><p>Ancient Greeks, mostly during 4th.Century BC, struck tiny silver coins named Obols, to meet the needs of small change. The tradition also expects these coins to be used for the deads to pay Charon to cross the river Styx and lead them to rest. These tiny coins (about 11cm.diameter/0,66gr.) illustrate old mythological legends or local symbols, the meaning of which is often forgotten nowadays. In order not to get lost, these Obols were deemed to be sometimes carried by the Greeks in their mouth. Here are three examples of such charming little coins. Can we see yours ?[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PMONNEY, post: 3514620, member: 82829"][ATTACH]932705[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]932705[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]932711 Ancient Greeks, mostly during 4th.Century BC, struck tiny silver coins named Obols, to meet the needs of small change. The tradition also expects these coins to be used for the deads to pay Charon to cross the river Styx and lead them to rest. These tiny coins (about 11cm.diameter/0,66gr.) illustrate old mythological legends or local symbols, the meaning of which is often forgotten nowadays. In order not to get lost, these Obols were deemed to be sometimes carried by the Greeks in their mouth. Here are three examples of such charming little coins. Can we see yours ?[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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