Money Matters, Week 1
Dublin Core
Title
Money Matters, Week 1
Subject
Money, money, money
Creator
Eurydice Georganteli
Publisher
Eurydice Georganteli
Contributor
Eurydice Georganteli
Collection Items
Dorothea Lange, American (Hoboken, New Jersey 1895 - 1965 San Francisco, California), Unemployment benefits aid begins.
Unemployment benefits aid begins. Line of men inside a division office of the State Employment Service office at San Francisco, California, waiting to register for benefits on one of the first days the office was open. They will receive from six to…
Anonymous France 1599, French (16th century), Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple
Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple
Gold Stater of Philip II of Macedon, mint of Pella, 4th century BCE
https://harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/191447?position=0
Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I Soter, minted in Egypt (r. 323-285 BCE)
Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I Soter, minted in Egypt (r. 323-285 BCE)
Obv.: Head of Alexander in lion skin and aegis r., with horns of Zeus Ammon; dotted border.
Rev.: Athena Alkidemos, r., holding spear and shield; to r., an eagle clutching…
Obv.: Head of Alexander in lion skin and aegis r., with horns of Zeus Ammon; dotted border.
Rev.: Athena Alkidemos, r., holding spear and shield; to r., an eagle clutching…
Byzantine Pectoral with Coins and Pseudo-Medallion
ca. 539–50
Neck rings, such as this imposing gold example, are cited in early sources as playing a role both in the glorification of military heroes and in coronation ceremonies. This pectoral necklace is composed of a plain, hollow neck ring attached to a…
![Chinese "fake" banknote, issued for rituals, otherwise called "hell money"](https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/haaimagehosting/square_thumbnails/fa4737ea2f4009dc41b18a7fa68cd4e0.jpg "Chinese "fake" banknote, issued for rituals, otherwise called "hell money"")
Asante Gold Cowrie Shell, Ghana, Asante Region, Africa, 19th century
Cowries throughout Africa are symbols of wealth and well-being and, in some parts of West Africa, were used as a form of currency. In Akan communities cast gold cowrie shells were worn by high-status individuals such as the Asantehene, paramount…
Cowrie money, used in the Kingdom of Bambara, Africa
Cowrie money, used in the Kingdom of Bambara, Africa
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