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Comparison of the introduction of money in Ancient Greece, the Near East and China. The use of bullion silver vs coinage. Co-authored with John A. Mooring and Bas van Leeuwen.

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Why is it important?

Broad comparison of hot debated question in different parts of the world.

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Especially the relation between the Greek World and ancient Mesopotamia has my interest.

Prof. dr. Robartus J. van der Spek
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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This page is a summary of: Introducing coinage, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9781315210711-6.
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