What did Greeks use before coins?
I'm wondering about the currency system in ancient Greece. Specifically, I'd like to know what form of exchange or payment method they utilized prior to the introduction of coins.
What did the Chinese use for money before coins?
Could you elaborate on the history of Chinese currency prior to the advent of coins? Specifically, what forms of money did the ancient Chinese utilize in their daily transactions and economic activities? Were there any unique characteristics or traditions associated with these early forms of currency that set them apart from other ancient civilizations?