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Precious metal

Scope note

Metal considered to have high intrinsic value, such as gold, silver, and platinum; traditionally used to make such objects as jewelry and coins.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011054

Broader Terms used

<metal by quality>

Term used for

metal, precious

Created

12yrs ago

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