Money:

The Etruscans made most exchanges by bartering. The first type of coins used was copper or unrefined silver. Later on when the civilization was more prosperous, bronze coins were used. These coins were influenced by both the Greeks and the Romans types of coins.

These two coins are from Etruria in the 3^rd century BC

Trade:

Because of the advantageous position in the Mediterranean Sea, the Etruscans were able to hold a vast trading empire, and were as large as the Phoenicians or the Greeks. The main items of trade were bronze items, vases, and wine.