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Athenaion Politeia (Constitution of the Athenians) 22.7 (ed. F. G. Kenyon, 1920; Perseus edition, TEI XML)

Attributed to Aristotle (ed. F. G. Kenyon; Perseus Digital Library)

Claims Supported by This Source

  1. In the archonship of Nikodemos (483/2 BC), the mines of Maroneia were discovered, and the state had a surplus of 100 talents.
  2. Themistocles opposed the calls for distribution and, without revealing the purpose, had one talent lent to each of the 100 wealthiest men, who each built one trireme, for a total of 100 ships. With these ships, they fought at Salamis.

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