The Payment of the Ekklesiastikon at Iasos in light of new evidence

Coins in precious metal could be used for a wide range of transactions, or could be put aside for safe-keeping as coins in gold or more commonly silver would always retain their bullion value. Bronze coinage, on the other hand, did not enjoy the same level of confidence among users and was even regarded with suspicion when it was first introduced towards the end of the fifth century. In c. 425-375 we witness a general move towards bronze coinage all across the Greek world. It is generally bel..