Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c38.s5.5

v2.c38.s5.5

Gold ornamental pieces to decorate neck were known as *niṣka* (2.33.10). *Niṣkagrība* meant golden necklace (5.19.3). There was no minted money or golden coin during the *Ṛgvedic* era, but possibly *niṣka*, as a golden lump, often served as the barter or exchange unit of money (1.126.2, 4.37.4, 5.27.2).