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110 Lydia is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Alphonse Borrelly in 1870. It is named after Lydia, an ancient kingdom in western Anatolia, in present-day Turkey. Lydia is associated with the early use of electrum and metal coinage, although the history of coinage involves developments across several ancient societies. The asteroid is relevant to studies of nineteenth-century minor-planet discoveries, classical geography, and the use of ancient place names in astronomy.
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When was 110 Lydia discovered?
110 Lydia was discovered by Alphonse Borrelly in 1870. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid.
What is 110 Lydia named after?
It is named after Lydia, an ancient kingdom in western Anatolia, in present-day Turkey. Lydia is also associated with the early use of electrum and metal coinage.
Where is 110 Lydia located?
110 Lydia orbits in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Its position places it among the population of minor planets that circle the Sun beyond Mars.
Was Lydia important in the history of money?
Ancient Lydia is strongly associated with electrum and early coinage. The asteroid's name refers to that kingdom, although the asteroid itself is an astronomical body rather than a historical artifact.
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