At Casa de la Moneda Museum, delve into 'Tesoros de la colección Zhuyuetang,' an exhibition presenting 148 unique ancient coins. This collection traces the groundbreaking origins of money, from enigmatic Lydian issues to the global adoption of silver and gold. Explore the revolutionary impact of early coinage on trade, society, and politics and their enduring legacy.
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This exhibition showcases 148 unique coins from the Zhuyuetang Collection, spanning the first two centuries of monetary invention. It explores the revolutionary nature of coinage, from the earliest Lydian and Greek issues to the widespread adoption of silver and gold.
The exhibition "Tesoros de la colección Zhuyuetang" (Treasures from the Zhuyuetang Collection) delves into the transformative invention of coinage, which first emerged in what is now Western Turkey around the mid-7th century BC. Despite the evolution of monetary instruments, coins remain integral to our economic systems. This exhibition presents 148 singular and relevant coins from the Zhuyuetang Collection, charting the initial two centuries of this groundbreaking invention. The exhibition is organized into three sections, emphasizing the revolutionary impact of the coin's invention. It begins with the earliest and enigmatic issues from the Lydian kings and Greek city-states. These early coins, modest in appearance and often small in size, were minted from an alloy of gold and silver known as electrum and featured meticulously weighed amounts along with complex, often astonishing designs. Over time, pure silver and gold became the preferred metals, facilitating the rapid global spread of coinage. By the 6th century BC, the monetary system played a pivotal role in shaping trade, society, and politics, a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient innovation.
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