Numismatic Museum of Athens in Athens, Greece

Numismatics, the study of coins, is often crucial in the field of archaeology and anthropology, as money has been at the center of human life since its invention and offers insight into the ancient world.  In Athens, Greece, there is a museum dedicated to numismatics and is home to one of the largest collections of ancient and modern coins in the world. Inside are well over 500,000 items, and not just coins, but also medals, dies, stamps, and other items relating to the history of coinage. The museum also houses…

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