Quote (sirthom @ Jun 21 2022 10:02am)
Don't forget how much more buying power it had then too.
and the fact money was not just a paper novelty despite its durability, it was essentially a receipt for gold which was considered valuable for its eclectic use in all their cultural endeavors including its ability to foster healing.
Also why the ancient cultures were big on gems, crystals, and various polished energy systems, the beauty or shiny-ness was the aesthetic that accompanied its inherent functionality or usefulness.