Coins in Antiquity
Digging Deeper
Start For FreeHow did the system of currency that still persists to this day begin? What were those ancient coins made from and what secrets can we learn from the past that will help us to save our own?
What You Will Learn
The First Minted Coins
The first coins with some design on them seem to have been issued by King Gyges of Lydia in what we now call Western Turkey, towards the end of the 8th century BC.
Coins in Archaeology
Coins have also been of tremendous value to archaeologists for dating purposes. When the Dead Sea Caves were found there was intense controversy over the date of the scrolls found there
Information From Coins
Coins have also helped us to know what people and places look like.
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Reviews (7)
Very interesting lesson.
Excellent . Everything belongs to God. Freely receives and freely giving and God is the owner of the world. I don't deserve it but freely God gave me all.
Yes I would. It was a great intro to the importance of giving tithe.
Wonderful source of information learnt so much
Yes. To teach churchgoers how to give tithes to their church.
Interesting course. It helps you understand tithing and giving better. Highly recommend.