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Numismatic Museum of Athens · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

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Numismatic Museum of Athens · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

Set in Heinrich Schliemann's former mansion, this museum is paradise for ancient coin collectors with comprehensive displays of Greek city-state coinage, including rare Athenian owls and Corinthian staters. The chronological arrangement traces monetary development through Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Greece's pivotal role in inventing coinage makes this museum essential for understanding numismatic origins.

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Housed in a neoclassical mansion, this museum showcases ancient Greek coinage and over 600,000 coins spanning from antiquity to modern times.

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Best season: year-round
Difficulty: easy
Region: Greece, Athens

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