During the early and mid-Middle Ages, coinage was not available to most people, so trade was often
\nconducted by the bartering of goods. Many taxes too, were paid in kind. Rents were paid in goods
\nsuch as ale, livestock such as pigs as well as many other types of food.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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