Athens came to be a center of commerce, famous for both the value of its hard currency and the scrupulousness of its archons, who were authorized to make sure that all business transactions were honest and fair.
Atēnas bija kļuvušas par komerciālu centru, kas bija slavens gan ar savu konvertējamo valūtu, gan ar arhontu pedantiskumu — viņu uzdevums bija rūpēties par to, lai visi darījumi notiktu godīgi un taisnīgi.