“Brass” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
An alloy of copper and zinc, not known to the Jews. The brass of Scripture was probably copper, or a copper alloy (Gen. 4:22; Deut. 8:9; Judg. 16:21; 2 Kings 25:7; 1 Sam. 17:5; Job 28:2; 1 Cor. 13:1).
“Money” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(warning). Gold and silver passed by weight among Hebrews (Gen. 17:13; 23:16); though the ring tokens of Egypt may have been current (Gen. 20:16; 37:28). Persian coined money (daric or dram) came into use after the captivity (Esther 2:69; Neh. 7:70-72). The Maccabees first coined Jewish money, B. C. 140—shekels and half shekels of gold and silver, with minor copper coins. The N. T. coins (Matt. 17:27; 22:19; 10:29; 5:26; Mark 12:42), were Roman or Grecian.
“Brass” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
As “brass” is a compound, it is probable that copper is the metal often alluded to in scripture. See Deuteronomy 8:9. In some cases it may be “bronze,” as it is known that this was in use in ancient Egypt. The Hebrew word nechosheth is translated “copper” in Ezra 8:27, where it is said to be “precious as gold.” Brass is used as a symbol for righteousness according to the claims of God upon man, as in the brazen altar; the Lord as seen in the vision in the Revelation has feet like fine brass, “burning as in a furnace:” that is, righteous judgment according to responsibility (Rev. 1:15; Rev. 2:18).
Copper bracelet with two brass brands—1900s—US
“Money” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
Mention is made of money as early as Genesis 17:12-13, where persons are said to be “bought with money”; and from Genesis to Zechariah it is spoken of as being not counted, but weighed, which would give the true value of the precious metals in the form of rings or in odd pieces of gold or silver. The names Gerah, Bekah, Shekel, Maneh, and Talent, being used for weights as well as money, the two are better considered together. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
On the return of the Jews, B.C. 536, Persian money was used by them. This would be followed by Greek money when they were under the dominion of the Greeks. Antiochus VII, about B.C. 140, granted permission to Simon Maccabeus to coin Jewish money. Shekels were coined bearing a pot of manna and an almond rod. Under the Romans, Roman money was used.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
perhaps from 5465 through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose); copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it)