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Coin silver

Scope note

Silver of the fineness legalized for coins; 90% fine in the United States, 50% fine in Great Britain since 1920. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000242158

Broader Terms used

silver alloy

Term used for

silver, coin

Created

13yrs ago

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