Bronze ring money from Reichnau
Neues MuseumBronze ring money from Reichnau
Material: Bronze
Date: 7th century BCE
Origin: Reichenau/Stocina, Woj. Lubuskie (Poland)
This set of six large bronze rings represents a form of "ring money" used during the Bronze Age in Central Europe. The objects, displayed in neat alignment, are characterized by their coiled form and slightly flared ends, giving them a distinctive and uniform appearance. Their size and workmanship suggest both ornamental and monetary value, serving as a medium of exchange and a means of wealth storage.
These rings were often found as part of hoards buried in prestigious vessels, indicating that they held ceremonial or ritual significance in addition to their practical use. The craftsmanship reflects a society in which metalwork was both a symbol of status and a cornerstone of economic systems based on trade and metal value rather than coinage.
Museum label reference:
Rings were both jewelry and currency units. The treasure was hidden in a valuable Bronze Age vessel likely made in the Alpine region near the Oder River.
Original Text:
“Ringe waren sowohl Schmuck als auch Währungseinheit. Der Schatz ist in einer kostbaren, wohl im Alpenraum hergestellten Bronzestilula nahe der Oder verborgen worden.”
Supplementary images:
Bronze rings represent a form of "ring money" used during the Bronze Age in Central Europe.
Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Genre:
7th Century BC
Source: Berlin, Germany
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