Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Ag and atomic number 47; a malleable, ductile, white metal with characteristic sheen, considered a precious metal. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.
This term has 33,563 records attributed within our system.
AAT
Material
Object category
Object name
Technique
300011029
300011029
14yrs ago
Ruler:
Hieron II (270-215 BC)
Ruler:
Gelon (d. 478 BC)
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Syracuse
Ruler:
Hieron II (270-215 BC)
Ruler:
Philistis
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Syracuse
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