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What money was banned in Sparta?
What money was banned in Sparta?
KimonoGlitter
Sun Oct 27 2024
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I'm curious about the currency that was prohibited in the ancient city of Sparta. I want to know which specific coins or forms of money were outlawed there.
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Raffaele
Tue Oct 29 2024
In his reign, Lycurgus made the bold decision to banish gold and silver currency from Sparta.
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Valentina
Tue Oct 29 2024
To replace the traditional currencies, Lycurgus introduced iron ingots. These iron ingots were deliberately made to be large and heavy, rendering them impractical for daily use.
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emma_anderson_scientist
Tue Oct 29 2024
Lycurgus further devalued the currency, making it less attractive as a medium of exchange.
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Sara
Tue Oct 29 2024
Currency Reform was a significant measure implemented by Lycurgus.
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SolitudeSerenade
Tue Oct 29 2024
Alongside the currency reform, Lycurgus also banned Spartans from engaging in trades and crafts. This ban was aimed at encouraging all men to focus solely on becoming warriors.
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