concept   ancient currency
15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) • Ancient China (1) • Ancient Egypt (1) • Ancient Greece (1) • Ancient India (1) • Ancient Mesopotamia (1) • Ancient Rome (1) • ancient Aztec civilization (1) • ancient Celtic tribes (1) • ancient Inca civilization (1) • ancient Japan (1) • ancient Mesoamerican civilizations (1) • ancient Norse civilization (1) • ancient Persian Empire (1) • archaeological (1) • contemporary societies (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ancient currency Ancient China In ancient China, cowrie shells, spades, and knives were used as forms of currency alongside coins. 1
2 ancient currency Ancient Egypt In Ancient Egypt, the barter system was commonly used for trade, with goods like grain, livestock, and textiles serving as currency. 1
3 ancient currency Ancient Greece Gold and silver coins in ancient Greece symbolized wealth and were used for trade. 1
4 ancient currency Ancient India In Ancient India, cowrie shells and metal objects were used as currency alongside coins. 1
5 ancient currency Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Mesopotamia commonly used a barter system for trade, with goods like grain, livestock, and textiles serving as currency. 1
6 ancient currency Ancient Rome In ancient Rome, gold and silver coins were common for trade and symbolized wealth and status. 1
7 ancient currency ancient Aztec civilization Ancient Aztecs used cocoa beans and quinoa seeds as currency for trade and to show economic power. 1
8 ancient currency ancient Celtic tribes Ancient Celtic tribes used cattle, grains, and weapons alongside coins for barter and trade. 1
9 ancient currency ancient Inca civilization Cocoa beans and quinoa seeds were used as currency by the ancient Inca civilization for trade and economic power. 1
10 ancient currency ancient Japan Rice served as currency and symbol of wealth in ancient Japan alongside coins. 1
11 ancient currency ancient Mesoamerican civilizations Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations used cacao beans and feathers as currency in addition to precious metals. 1
12 ancient currency ancient Norse civilization The ancient Norse civilization used a variety of items including furs, amber, and iron objects, as well as coins, for trade and wealth. 1
13 ancient currency ancient Persian Empire The ancient Persian Empire used silver coinage and bartering with goods like textiles and spices as common forms of currency. 1
14 ancient currency archaeological Archaeologists study ancient currency to understand economic and trade patterns in ancient civilizations. 1
15 ancient currency contemporary societies Ancient currency is collected and studied by contemporary societies for its historical and numismatic value. 1