The range of transactions in the ancient neighbourhood is mirrored in the thousands of coins discovered, of which only a small part is showcased. The earliest are Athenian or from cities that Athens had contacts with. Later, Roman imperial coins were in circulation besides local Athenian ones. From the end of the 3rd century AD, coins common to the whole Roman and later Byzantine Empire, were used exclusively.

The state often subsidised commodities and services by giving citizens lead tokens, similar in use to modern coupons. Sometimes these tokens were also used in private transactions.

As is customary even now, people saved money, that they sometimes kept in clay money-boxes, while in times of crisis they hid them in secure places, creating the so-called ‘hoards’.

Commercial activity is also proven by the weights used to weigh commodities while imports are confirmed by stamps on amphora handles. These carry distinctive trademarks referring to the place of origin of the wine or any other goods contained in the vessels. To facilitate purchases, traders or customers often inscribed on the vessels indications of capacity or contents.