The Incredible Copper Money of Bronze Age Europe

[@DanDavisHistory]

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[@rasembers1831]

Acting like you have to ask if we would want to see a video on bronze age weights YES!

[@christopher9727]

..... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

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[@wakcackle3555]

Ancient weights would be very interesting. There are examples of stones, with the handle held by the "Bird Headed" figures on Mesopotamia carving. Often referred to as a "Purse". There is a lady on KZbin who has a video yet I believe there might be more widespread reference to these measures.

[@ronbdallas]

Definitely do a segment on weights.

[@johannageisel5390]

Yes, please Bronze Age weights!

[@christopher9727]

..... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@cedrickropp]

Bronze Age weights, Bronze Age Weights!

[@Rasbiff]

I did a paper on silver rings in the transition from paganism to Christianity in southern Scandinavia and ~200 grams was a standard weight for silver back then too.

[@ulexite-tv]

Please!

[@Troy-Weight]

@@Rasbiff That the Vikings used 6 Carolingian coining ounces had nothing to do with this Bronze age decimal fiction

[@code4chaosmobile]

You got my vote for a weights and measures video of the bronze age. Knowing how they kept everyone as honest as possible back then would be fascinating

[@mikef.1000]

Maybe it was habitual dodginess at the edges of the system that brought on weights and measures?

[@Troy-Weight]

@@mikef.1000 Maybe all this is just a modern fiction? Who would know amongst people commenting here

[@salty82ndveteran]

Threat of castration usually keeps people pretty damn honest 😮😂

[@bl5240]

This is the quality of the video we need on this platform

[@timoteo8024]

The quality of garbage, lol

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@gastonmarian7261]

​@@timoteo8024 sure, guy. Easy to be a hater, who is your preferred source of neolithic and bronze age European history? Because you're certainly not putting out any info of this quality

[@Disgruntled_Grunt]

@@gastonmarian7261 Not saying I agree with him, but I have to assume the reason he said that was because of the video's use of AI-generated images. That doesn't always detract from the quality of a video, but some of it is difficult to look at.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Three videos in two weeks?! Thank you, kind sir! Truly a river to his people!

[@christopher9727]

..... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@You51Dog]

Yes, I want to learn about Bronze Age weights, scales, and standards.

[@chrislacey5979]

I find all aspects of historic technological inovation fascinating. Bring on the weights video please.

[@sgreum70]

I've been hearing all about the great empires - Rome, Greece, Babylon, Persia, Egypt, Mongols and so on my whole life. I love learning about those, but it's also great to hear about the ancient late Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures that came before these and gave birth to them. Things like videos on currency, weights and measures, and other mundane things that were a part of their lives help paint a picture of the entire culture and the people that make it up, not just their most famous members. So yes please, do the weights and measures.

[@charleshulsey3103]

Bronze age weights !!!!! Yeah !!!!!

[@mikef.1000]

I'm going to say this yet again: your research and commentary are balanced, judicious, and sane. Everything is so well produced, too. I often pause the vid. at a map or diagram to absorb the loads of extra information they contain. A program on weights (and other measures?) of the Bronze Age would be welcome, thank you.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

well, until he started trying to make connections between bronze age commodities and the metric system, that was plain silly. also, the leaping to the assumption that groups of 5's and 10's being common suggesting a decimal system is technically even more suggestive of a 5 based system but is not really definitive of any system at all. the rest is pretty good.

[@victorsvendsen8915]

Did they use the metric system😂❤🎉

[@jackori6685]

Thank you Dan. I am finding this video to be very interesting. I would indeed like to see a video on weights and measures used in various ages. Thank you all of the work that you put into all of your videos.

[@EarthScienceTV]

I never realized how complex early monetary systems could be. The use of metal bars and rings as money in Bronze Age Central Europe shows that their economic systems were incredibly advanced for their time. Thanks for sharing this!

[@christopher9727]

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@definitivamenteno-malo7919]

Not... really. I mean, we tend to see the past like being "unga bunga bonk in the head", when societies were already REALLY complex and organised since... maybe thousands of years prior to the neolithic. And in neolithic we have societies in general being basically what we have today, minus the technological advancement we have today.

[@leobuana7430]

​@@definitivamenteno-malo7919 yeah, it's not "Guga make stone axe" but rather "Gill,we have to meet the axe head quota for next delivery"

[@T37912]

Hi Dan, 13'25" ; everything you post is interesting and well researched. Just keep posting what you find interesting and I'm pretty sure we'll keep listening/watching. Kind regards, Alain

[@jarrodcomins2399]

I would definitely like to see a video on bronze age weights and measures

[@Troy-Weight]

Try mine

[@brettmuir5679]

As an amateur history buff of Anatolia and Mesopotamia, I found this video startling and amazing. A whole new twist on the ancients has opened for me here. Oh my oh my oh my, what a wonderful rabbit hole I have found here upon discovering your channel. I look forward to diving deep into your past episodes and will look forward to future ones. Big Thanks

[@acaydia2982]

You’re by far the most exciting channel on KZbin. Your videos are so well done.

[@danielderamus9573]

Thank you Mr Davis! Needed a good video and you always deliver!

[@MrBl3ki]

Of course we want more bronze age era videos of any kind, including the ones about the weights. Your videos on this era (not to diminish the other ones) are my favorite subject to listen to.

[@SD1Airsoft]

Conan the Barbarian is a documentary, not a fantasy

[@Grimthot]

Crom !

[@aleisterseverusgrey3778]

There was a time, boy, when I searched for steel, when steel meant more to me than gold or jewels. - Thulsa Doom

[@MuddieRain]

“To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women”

[@gwh0]

@@MuddieRain or in this case ... the lamentations of their bankers.

[@NITHUMON]

Bro 😂 this comment made me so happy, thank you🙏

[@shantiescovedo4361]

Wow. The consistency of weights is incredible.

[@Troy-Weight]

Nope - the data looks rigged

[@ArturdeSousaRocha]

Considering that the original Greek oboloi, the lowest value "coins", had the form of metal rods, this hypothesis checks out.

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

Bronze Age weights? Yes please! Surely, those 'ribs' are just un-formed versions of the circlets? And therefore, if they weigh the same as a circlet, they were just the same value (???) I also know that 'manillas' definitely WERE used as currency in west Africa until fairly recently (websearch "manillas as currency"). These manillas (from the Portugese word for 'bangle') were essentially identical in form to the circlets in the video. So yes, I would definitely support the idea that these bronze age objects were used as currency, due to the fact that similar forms were in use as exactly that for centuries, until fairly recently.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Waw. Cool

[@jeffconnally8973]

13:45 Honestly Dan, the more mundane the better. Everyone else talks about the 'exciting' stuff. You bring to life the details of history and its the details and thoroughness in your videos that keeps me coming back. Bronze age weights yes please!

[@michaeladu6120]

Like many people, I used to have the impression of mothing really happening in Europe north of the alps before the Romans; just huts and warrior tribes. But this is truly fascinating.

[@unselliecontinents3338]

Its depressing how baised world history is against tribal cultures.

[@pimpintoads5871]

Cant wait for the bronze age weight video.

[@lmonk9517]

Bronze age Europe is very underrated. Lots of great innovations and unique civilizations occured in this period.

[@agingerbeard]

Your channel is an absolute delight, thank you ❤

[@diablosinmusica]

That's a yes for Bronze Age weights. I never knew I was even interested in it lol.

[@Ballistics_Computer]

That final "not yet, anyway" was very poignant. Really lets it sink in that all things are temporary, as constant as they may seem now.

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

A new Dan video? My day is made! Perfect timing too.. THANK YOU Dan! You find the most interesting things to explore for us!

[@raggelz6394]

Dan you are a pleasure to listen to. Your interest and passion for history shines through in all your videos. If you ask yourself if you should talk about a subject, as long is you are fascinated by it, you'll always have a listener

[@alfredmolison7134]

I've seen those bronze axe hoards all over the internet. When I saw how small they were I suspected that they were more like money than actual tools or weapons. Thank you for presenting this information.

[@josephlongbone4255]

To my knowledge, early money and ingots are somewhat interchangeable. Early money systems were tied to the value of the metal they were made out of, English pennies for instance were made of pure silver and a pound (lb) of silver was a pound (£) of pennies. The minoans, Sumerians and Egyptians all traded in copper ingots, so my guess is that these items served a similar function of being a useful tradable commodity, but much more transportable than a bar or sheet of metal.

[@Troy-Weight]

No - English pennies seem to be 15/16 fine and 240 were 15/16 of a bullion pound

[@eh1702]

This was a very good introduction/overview to something I only had a very vague idea of. Thank you for highlighting your sources. I wish more people understood the value of doing this, that it adds to the value and credibility of what you do.

[@draganjagodic4056]

Fascinating work Sir. Thank You indeed.

[@KatherineHugs]

This is fascinating!! Great stuff!!

[@sarahwatts7152]

It's interesting that they picked a shape that's so easy to hold bundled up in your hand. Coins require bags or pockets in any great quantity, but the bars seem distinctly handheld to me

[@mikef.1000]

That's what I thought, too. The fact that they have that bend means that not only could they be bundled, but also that they wouldn't roll anywhere.

[@smokeyhoodoo]

I think they have the exact shape of a modern copper bracelet ;)

[@Know_Your_Enemy]

13:29 *YES PLEASE MAKE THAT VIDEO!!!!* A Video about the ability to weigh Stuff during the Bronze Age sounds *Super Interesting!!!*

[@Pat_KraPao]

Back in my village we would sometimes use onions as money. And nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. 'Give me five bees for a quarter,' you’d say

[@Winterascent]

Okay, Grandpa.

[@M.athematech]

Can't wait for a weights video!

[@AmyBee4]

I'd be happy to see a video on bronze age weights. I love all aspects of prehistory, but am particularly interested in prehistoric trade. Thanks for the new video! Very interesting!

[@someoneelse4492]

Fascinating video, ty Dan.

[@susanpatterson7088]

It is always a wonderful morning when I find a new (to me) video that you have made! I am learning so much and have much desire to learn more!

[@strobex3298]

Great video! I always appreciate whenever you jump into obscure topics in even obscurer cultures.

[@alfredmolison7134]

I enjoyed this very much. And yes do the weights show.

[@mitchhak2]

I would in fact love to see a video on Bronze Age weights and weight systems. But that shouldn’t matter. Make the videos that interest you and the people who like those subjects will watch. Feed the soul dude, keep up the hard work.

[@Crowhillgal]

Thanks Dan! Really enjoyable video!

[@krinkrin5982]

These were probably semi-standardized measures of raw material for trade and manufacture. They might have also been used as a medium of exchange.

[@pichan8841]

Yes! Maybe comparable to the gold coins of our recent past (or even present), which also could well be used as a source of raw material.

[@76rjackson]

Just as in the evolution of writing, it took time for the idea of the symbol replacing the item being represented to catch on. It's logical to think that merchant might actually hand over a weight as an IOU for less portable items.

[@JamesSmith-wn6ws]

Nice one. You have done it again Dani boy

[@JesseP.Watson]

Fascinating and discerningly made as always. thank you.

[@larsrons7937]

'Bronze Age weights' video, yes please. I find trade related issues very interesting. Weight system is certainly part of the category. [Edit] ...and measure systems, too.

[@michaelbehrens1660]

We aren’t learning in our educational institutions, so please do that weight video!!!

[@theguyfromsaturn]

Yes. Bronze age weights.

[@MarijaPuslojic-vu7xq]

Yes, this clicks an entire series of images into place, right up to the gold Dacian armbands still being hunted for in the forests of the Balkans! I've been wondering about these types of objects, jewellery that really isn't, but is found alongside the jewellery, even in a single burial hoard... This very much makes sense... I'm glad I saw your video, and I'm looking forward to the weights!

[@sketchtwenty2]

Yes, please! A weights and measures video. The ability to measure is a lens into a people's sence of true value and excellence.

[@davidsuttie8849]

Yes, please bronze age weights! I think i speak for every subscriber when I say your meticulous attention to detail is why we are all here. Thank you for all your hard work

[@Language_Guru]

A video on Bronze Age weights would be quite interesting.

[@pekarr1]

Proud citizen of Unetice town here !!!

[@silvieb2024]

❤

[@davidslattery5168]

Bronze age weights sounds like an awesome topic! Please make it

[@GeneralLeia]

Yes to Bronze Age weights. This was fascinating and as always well presented. Thank you!

[@christopher9727]

. .... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@pichan8841]

Great video! And yes, I'd love to watch a Bronze Age weights video!

[@M.M.83-U]

Very interesting, a follow up video on weight and measures will be greatly appreciated.

[@casperhansen9168]

Definitely want to hear about bronze age weights

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

I actually thought about this not too long ago; what was the very first day ever of money? I imagined a few thousand years ago someone in Europe saying 'I'll trade you your chicken for this nice flat piece of copper that I just hammered out. Maybe I'll make more and make them nice and round...', something like that, lol.

[@Annabelle10074]

Yes! I love every video you make! So educational.

[@sarahbezold2008]

please do the video on bronze age weights. I'm absolutely fascinated

[@tantraman93]

This is very well done. Yes to a weights study.

[@Michael-G11]

The more I learn about the Bronze Age the more I am coming to realise what a fascinating and complex society that was. A lot of my knowledge has come from your excellent videos, always well researched and gripping to watch. I cannot imagine how much time and effort go into these beautiful and informative productions. And yes, Bronze Age weights for me too, please 🙂.

[@NCCorruption]

Great work. A Video on Bronze age weights would be of great interest.

[@cimmerian_savage9736]

Thanks for the video, you present the information in a way where it is very understandable.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Wonderful historical coverage video about copper rings after those golden rings used as coins ( money) units in 4000 years ago ( Bronze age) ....thank you for sharing this magnificent video

[@RoganGunn]

Yes please to the ancient weights and measures video! Metrology is always interesting, and to know how our ancient ancestors approached the problem would be fascinating.

[@anneangstadt1882]

very interesting! I would be interested in Bronze Age systems of weights and meaurements

[@DaneStolthed]

Dan, you’ve brought more insight into the Bronze Age than the History Channel, bring on the weights! Absolutely enjoy your research.

[@mikef.1000]

History Channel is, IMO, often sensationalised, dumbed-down and sexed-up chaff!

[@olivierleguen8688]

Yes, please do a video on Bronze Age weights!

[@nikbear]

Have to say that really gripped my inner history nerd 😮 absolutely fascinating stuff Dan, a video on bronze age weights would be most welcome 🙏 😉

[@EdrickBluebeard]

I very much enjoyed this video, and I would likely enjoy one about weights, too. Hell, I'll watch almost anything pre-history.

[@jakobo88]

Great video as always... keep the pace dont slow down

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

I remember one of the characters in the book Atlas Shrugged says that money is a tool that we use to trade with one another. That's a pretty good definition

[@gustafduell4948]

A better one i think is that money is work in another form. That is why we can buy others work with it and we get it from our work.

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

@gustafduell4948 I definitely agree.

[@gustafduell4948]

@VictorianTimeTraveler Another good thing with that is that it removes the abstractivity about money. Questions like what is money anyway?, or money does not make you happy, looses their lustre.

[@baltimoreluke]

Good video. I've studied the history of money for about 15 years. As you mention, the ingots and rings DO fit the characteristics of money. But they would typically fall under the category of an exchangeable commodity or proto-money. The first form of proto-money likely predates written history. But items like Cowrie Shells have been found in archaeological sites in Africa and Asia dating back as far as 120,000 years ago. The key difference between money and proto-money is (generally) the presence of standardized systems and centralized institutions, particularly a government or similar authority.

[@DanDavisHistory]

Yeah Unetice researchers like Harald Meller believe these were state level or proto state level societies with central control over people and the copper supply - the forms and the special metal content (giving an obvious silvery colour) - being their version of a stamp of issuing central authority. Everyone would have understood where they came from.

[@baltimoreluke]

@@DanDavisHistory Hmm, very interesting. Yeah, maybe. Money as a concept is fascinating; I mean I obviously think so. Money is something everyone wants. But few are able to define why money is valuable beyond the circular logic: "money is valuable because you can buy things with it...and you can buy things with money because it's valuable."

[@RaulRoman-vz4bk]

What a great video. Specially the end, where you comment how this system was stopped being used simultaneously in various locations and its connection with old weight systems. Also, how the weight systems could be linked to the current universal system.

[@walksinrain]

Definitely up for some Bronze Age weights, Dan, bring em on

[@chrisnairne-clark2218]

Always enjoy and learn from your vids, definitely enjoy this sort of topic as well!

[@ClearlyPixelated]

I would love a video on weights and measurements!

[@steelstanding8005]

The oxhide also resembles a golden fleese

[@ellery0909]

Bronze age weights sounds cool!

[@jakubolszewski8284]

Yeah, video about weights would be great!

[@HelenKempster-t6y]

Yes, please, bronze age weights. There is so many new discoveries being found in central Europe.

[@jacquespictet5363]

Fascinating. I cannot help making connections with Viking Age silver. Metal is so versatile.

[@williamcourtland5945]

The Hoops are clasps for closing a sleeve or cuff. The Rib Ingots are bits for a herd animal: like deer or goats, as to be harnessed. The Small spirals were the currency: and you would cut a spiral. Grains were also common, and as you know larger ingots were available in the south. Beads obviously held a value: and thus the spirals would be included in such arrangements. Yet the barter system was still in greater formulation, and currency was more of a ledger of stuff owed by or to a house of trade.

[@DanDavisHistory]

No they were not

[@williamcourtland5945]

@@DanDavisHistory The bits for a horse are still brass today. A deer pulling a pulka would require a metal bit to prevent them biting through. Oxen, Deer, or even goats would use the Rib ingots, and allow for the pulling of the head in a direction with reigns. The Rings have Eyelets to allow them to be cinched closed, and secured. As teams of deer would be used at times: they would be traded with or without the animals. Some of the Ribs still have teeth marks in them. A common practice was to remove two of the animals teeth to place the bit through. Check for animal skulls with missing teeth, or the common wear pattern of such a bit and tack.

[@williamcourtland5945]

@@DanDavisHistory And I want to accredit you in the book I am writing: you have been a big help to my research.

[@johnhunt2390]

@@williamcourtland5945Do you have a source for the use as animal bits? Especially the tooth marks? This sounds interesting.

[@williamcourtland5945]

@@johnhunt2390 Bits were often secured with hoops or rings used to hold the straps of the bridle. The reigns attach to the head and the rings, providing a direct control of the animal. The Bent heads of the rods are rational to fit through these rings and provide a stable connection which was then locked with another thong of leather and the reign head. The rings of a reign would be heavier than the closing hoops for the cuffs of a sleeve.

[@VirtualMayhem]

Can't wait for the weights! :-)

[@vegasflyboy67]

I find it all interesting. Along with the weight system they used, I would also be interested in their smelting technology.

[@johnstaves1337]

Weights, Yes please!! Very informative and interesting. A subject you don't normally think about. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LujeAldwald]

Bronze age weights video please, show me how it's thought these societies work

[@tjav001]

I learned something very important today. Thank you!!!

[@VintageCarHistory]

A video on weights would be a very heavy subject.

[@mnforager]

I absolutely do want to see a video about Bronze Age weights

[@royrunyon1286]

I would like to see videos on Bronze Age agriculture, food (preservation, cooking, recipes, beverages), medicine/sanitation and textiles.

[@noone4700]

Excellent video per usual.

[@voidwalkersystem]

Yes we want to see a video on Bronze Age weights!