The babylonians in sumer used what as a monetary commodity? .

The Babylonians were the first to create a monetary system. They called this monetary commodity as shekel. The shekel is used as currency and at the same time a measurement during their time.  The ancient Babylonians have traded shekels in cities like Babylon, Larsa, Assyria, Carchemish, etc.

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