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Billon

Scope note

An alloy of silver mixed with an equal or greater amount of a base metal, usually copper.

This term has 4,768 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000194590

Broader Terms used

silver alloy

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Mint: Trier
Ruler: Victorinus (269-71)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Mint: Trier
Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Mint: Cologne
Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus II

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Mint: Cologne
Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus II

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus I (AD 271-74)

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus II

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tetricus II

One of 371 silvered antoniniani mostly of the third century AD from the Cottenham hoard (1986), which contained over 5,000 coins. As part of an agreement made with the finders in 1987, the Department of Coins and Medals cleaned all the coins in exchange for the right to make a selection from the hoard. The remainder of the hoard has been listed and returned to the finders. It will be published by T. V. Buttrey and K. E. T. Butcher.The Central Empire, Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60), Rome, 2nd series

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victorinus (269-71)

Liège, John of Bavaria (1394-1418), brulé, black billon, Eigenbilsen (Chestret 299), 0.59g. Found on the Thames foreshore by Customs House Quay, London, 1992.

Maker(s)

Mint: Eigenbilsen
Ruler: John III of Bavaria (1385-1425)

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37) (Co-emperor)
Ruler: Licinius I (308-24) (Co-emperor)

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire, forgery

Maker(s)

Mint: Arles
Ruler: Licinius I (308-24)

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire

Maker(s)

Mint: Rome
Ruler: Claudius II (AD 268-70)

One of a miscellaneous collection of forty ancient and modern coins; Roman Empire

Maker(s)

Mint: Arles
Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37) (Co-emperor)
Ruler: Licinius I (308-24) (Co-emperor)

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