@untoldearth: You might have an ancient masterpiece in your pocket right now. Look at Greece's €1 coin. That little owl on the back isn't just a modern logo. It is the exact same symbol used on coins in ancient Athens about 2,500 years ago. The original appeared on the Athenian tetradrachm, a silver coin used from the 5th century BC. The owl represented Athena, the goddess of wisdom and the city's protector. The ancient coins even showed an olive sprig and the letters ΑΘΕ, meaning "of the Athenians." That silver coin became one of the most trusted currencies in the ancient Mediterranean. Then, when Greece adopted the euro in 2002, they chose to bring the design back. Think about that. You can hold a piece of history in your hand, pay for a coffee with it, and drop it in a parking meter. The past never really left. #Greece #Euro #ancienthistory #untoldearth

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