Silver Before Coins: Evidence of an Early Monetary System in the Land of Israel

Early monetary system in the Land of Israel revealed: University of Haifa study shows silver used for trade, savings, and payments before coins.

Sveta Listratov

August 21, 2025 at 1:16 pm • 1 min read

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