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    Prior to the introduction of metal coins, what did the ancient Greeks use as the medium of exchange?

    Question #39768. Asked by RaeRae55. (Oct 11 03 3:12 PM)


    bluegill

    		salt?

    Oct 12 03, 7:32 AM
    shady shaker

    		I seem to recall that the Romans used salt.

    Oct 12 03, 7:44 AM
    MaggieG 5

    		That's where we get the word "salary" from.

    Oct 12 03, 9:19 AM

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