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'''Drachma''' (pl. ''drachmae'') was the main currency used in [[Greece]] and in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]]. | '''Drachma''' (pl. ''drachmae'') was the main currency used in [[Greece]] and in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]]. | ||
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[[File:ACOd-DrachmabagAttikan.jpg|thumb|250px|A bag of [[Attika]]n drachmae in the 5th century BCE]] | [[File:ACOd-DrachmabagAttikan.jpg|thumb|250px|A bag of [[Attika]]n drachmae in the 5th century BCE]] | ||
During the 5th century BCE the drachma was the agreed currency recognized and used throughout Greece, stamped with the [[eagle]] of the god [[Zeus]], whether for services or materials or steeds. Notably, [[Sparta]] eschewed the use of drachmae, in order to discourage the hoarding of wealth.<ref name=" | During the 5th century BCE the drachma was the agreed currency recognized and used throughout Greece, stamped with the [[eagle]] of the god [[Zeus]], whether for services or materials or steeds.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Notably, [[Sparta]] eschewed the use of drachmae, in order to discourage the hoarding of wealth.<ref name="Loadscreen">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Loadscreen hint</ref> | ||
===1st century BCE=== | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
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===Modern times=== | ===Modern times=== | ||
Although undergoing changes throughout the centuries, drachmae remained the national currency of Greece until 2001 when it was replaced by the {{Wiki|euro}}.<ref>{{WP|Greek drachma}}</ref> | Although undergoing changes throughout the centuries, drachmae remained the national currency of Greece until 2001 when it was replaced by the {{Wiki|euro}}.<ref>{{WP|Greek drachma}}</ref><ref name="Loadscreen" /> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', the description of the drachmae mentions that the currency was stamped with the image of an eagle. Despite this, the icon for the currency features a stylized lightning bolt of Zeus, a motive commonly found in [[Elis|Elean]] [[coin]]s.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 09:27, 24 June 2020
Drachma (pl. drachmae) was the main currency used in Greece and in Ptolemaic Egypt.
History
5th century BCE
During the 5th century BCE the drachma was the agreed currency recognized and used throughout Greece, stamped with the eagle of the god Zeus, whether for services or materials or steeds.[1] Notably, Sparta eschewed the use of drachmae, in order to discourage the hoarding of wealth.[2]
1st century BCE
In the 1st century BCE, under the rule of the Greek pharaoh Ptolemy XIII, Egypt had also adopted the use of drachmae. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa, who went on to found the Hidden Ones together with his wife Aya, could buy anything from gear to steeds with and exchange animal goods for drachmae.[3]
Modern times
Although undergoing changes throughout the centuries, drachmae remained the national currency of Greece until 2001 when it was replaced by the euro.[4][2]
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the description of the drachmae mentions that the currency was stamped with the image of an eagle. Despite this, the icon for the currency features a stylized lightning bolt of Zeus, a motive commonly found in Elean coins.[1]
Gallery
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Drachmae used in the Ptolemaic Kingdom
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Loadscreen hint
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑
Greek drachma on Wikipedia
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