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The Silver Shekel

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Key Takeaways The silver shekel is the most ancient form of precious metal money in recorded history. Its origins lie in Ancient Sumer where it was a reserve currency and a standard pricing measure. The silver shekel is also mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a measure of weight. So on both accounts it’s […]

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