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  In the earlier days of plastic modeling, one could get by with an award by simply mimmicking the box art. As more in-depth research was done and more reference information and data surfaced and was published, eyes became more critical; accuracy and realism began ruling the scene.

The recommended reference works below are but a few available in the sea of modeling and historic data. However, in spite of, in many cases their out-of-print status and subsequent higher cost, they are still considered the key works that would make important and valuable additions to the serious enthusiast's library.

  Aegina Turtle
  The first silver coins, whose shapes were either elongated or round, were minted on the island of Aegina by order of the benevolent tyrant of Argos, Pheidon. He was the Head of the Amphyctiony (the confederation of the 7 Doric Greek city-States that included Aegina) and the first to determine weights and measures for both liquids and dry goods. The inhabitants of Aegina were famous as merchants and seafarers; they carried on a lively trade with the Ionians and since the Ionian coins facilitated trade remarkably, the Aegians soon adopted coinage. The motif on the coins of Aegina was a sea turtle - the island was a major sea power, and the turtle seemed to be an appropriate symbol. The turtle-coins of Aegina were widely used and very popular. They were commonly known as "turtles" - a slang expression still used in German language, today meaning "a few bucks", or "peanuts."

 
 
Athens 'Owl' Tetradrachm
 
 
 
  Alexander the Great Tetradrachm    
 
 
  Corinth Stater    
 
 
  Rhodes Didrachm    
 
 
  Syracuse Tetradrachm    
 
 
  Phoenicia Shekel    
 
 
           
 
         
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