Fractional currency was money for the masses. It certainly was used for daily commerce by the people. The artistry can be as detailed as a stater which lends itself to the question of just how these remarkable coins were made without the modern conveniences. Small fractional currency was often found on the western coast of Asia minor (modern day Turkey) suggesting that the coins circulated mainly within that area and were not used for payment of troops. Some theorize that the ancient Greek routinely stored coins in their mouths as clothing lacked pockets.