A suitable substitute for trade is known as fiat money.
The development of money has solved many problems with barter,because when we talk about money we think about coins and notes which is easier to store and circulate,money is now acting as the medium of exchange.
Barter system
they had a barter system. they didn't have money, just trade goods,
Barter
They had coins, but could also barter.
A suitable substitute for trade is known as fiat money.
Coins are vastly more convenient as money than, for example, barter goods. Moreover, they can easily be standardized.
The development of money has solved many problems with barter,because when we talk about money we think about coins and notes which is easier to store and circulate,money is now acting as the medium of exchange.
Cowrie and cowry shells were replaced by coins and moneys in the medieval time. This happened back in 1000 BC.
Paper money.
The Romans did have money. They had quite a range of coins. When the coins became worthless during the Crisis of the Third Century due to hyperinflation, barter was often used.
Paper money.
some copper and I think gold coins were used. Not sure about silver. Mostly in ancient times money was not used. The Barter system was used far more than money.
Barter system
they had a barter system. they didn't have money, just trade goods,
Barter