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Limestone weights, 650-587 BC. Weights were essential for commerce as weighed silver was used as 'currency' before coinage.

Limestone weights, 650-587 BC. Weights were essential for commerce because weighed silver was used as 'currency' before coinage. Judean weights were initially based on the Egyptian system. After 700 BC, the Assyrian system was used - a shekel weighed 11,33 grams at that time.
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Limestone weights, 650-587 BC. Weights were essential for commerce as weighed silver was used as 'currency' before coinage.
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Limestone weights, 650-587 BC. Weights were essential for commerce because weighed silver was used as 'currency' before coinage. Judean weights were initially based on the Egyptian system. After 700 BC, the Assyrian system was used - a shekel weighed 11,33 grams at that time.
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4565 x 4594 px | 60.0 MB
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38.7 x 38.9 cm | 15.2 x 15.3 in (300 dpi)
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