A Cultural History of Money in the Renaissance

Renaissance Riches: A Cultural History of Money

In a time before large banking systems and with paper money in its infancy, money during the Renaissance meant coinage (mainly gold and silver) and local credit systems. These monetary forms significantly influenced how money was understood throughout the period and shaped discussions on:

• The meaning of monetary value
• The economic, political, religious, and aesthetic uses of coinage
• The moral implication…