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Coins in Antiquity

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How 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.

Shamila Smith

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.

Loma Meester

Yes I would. It was a great intro to the importance of giving tithe.

Jamie Fulkerson

Wonderful source of information learnt so much

Jennie Rawlings

Yes. To teach churchgoers how to give tithes to their church.

Sue Webster

Interesting course. It helps you understand tithing and giving better. Highly recommend.

Tina Boltinghouse