| A | B |
| Obverse | face side of a coin |
| Reverse | back of a coin |
| Lydia | origin of coinage |
| Incuse | stamped square on reverse of coin |
| Denomination | value of a coin |
| Electrum | natural blend of gold and silver, used in first coins |
| Talent | 60 Minae; largest Greek denomination |
| Minae | 1000 Drachma; large Greek denomination |
| Drachma | 6 obols; small Greek denomination |
| Obol | tiny Athenian denomination |
| Flan | blank piece of metal stamped to create a coin |
| Die | Stamp used to imprint coin |