Ton (piece)

The barrel was a piece and counting measure.

• Gdansk , Königsberg :
  • Herring 1 ton = 1040 pieces = 13 choice
• Russia
  • Oats : 1 ton = 10 pieces ( Kuhl or Sack)
  • Juchten : 1 ton = 30 rolls
  • Sole leather, hides : 1 ton = 40 pieces = 1 bale
  • Elk skins : 1 ton = 35 pieces
  • Buckskins : 1 ton = 200 pieces
  • Rabbit skins : 1 ton = 1575 pieces

literature

• Fr. Silber: The coins, measures and weights of all countries in the world individually calculated according to their values ​​and proportions to all German coins, measures and weights. In addition to information on the trading venues and their billing relationships. Moritz Ruhl, Leipzig 1861, p. 438.