Piece of gold
The rendering "pieces of gold," as in 2Ki 5:5 is very doubtful; and "shekels of gold") as designating the value of the whole quantity, not individual pieces is preferable. Coined money was unknown in Israel till the Persian period.
Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Piece of gold' Smiths Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Smiths; 1901.