Silver

Scope note

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 33,562 records attributed within our system.

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Getty AAT term number

300011029

Getty AAT term number

300011029

Broader Terms used

<silver and silver alloy>

Narrower Terms used

Base silver
fine silver

Term used for

Created

14yrs ago

Closely matched 3rd party resources

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300011029

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Michael De Ruyter. Naval Action 1666

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Adolfszoon, Christopher

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Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: de Saulles, George William
Mint: Royal Mint
Production place: London

Peace of Breda 1667

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Adolfszoon, Christopher

Ships Burnt in the Medway, and Proclamation of Peace 1667

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Abeele, Peter Van

Naval Action with the Dutch 1666

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Wey, Van der

Dogger Bank Battle Medal 1781.

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Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Holtzhey, Johann George

1 yuan

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Republic: China

Dinar

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Halfpenny

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Ruler: Edward IV (1461-70, 1471-83) (Second reign)
Issuer: Bishop Booth (c. 1388-1464)
Mint: Durham

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2.5 shillings

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Ruler: George VI (1936-52)

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Penny

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Ruler: Edward I (1272-1307)
Mint: London

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10 cents

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Ruler: George V (1910-1936)

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France

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Paul Marcel Dammann

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Radiate

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Ruler: Volusian (AD 251-53)
Mint: Rome

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Siliqua

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Ruler: Julian II (AD 361-63)
Mint: Trier

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Shilling

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

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Radiate

Maker(s)

Ruler: Postumus (260-269)
Mint: Principal mint

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Akche

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Ruler: Orhan (1323-62)

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Radiate

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Ruler: Valerian I (AD 253-60)
Ruler: Valerian II (AD 256-58) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Antioch

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2.5 shillings

Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52)

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Farthing

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Ruler: Edward III (1327-77)
Mint: London

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5 cents

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)

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Shilling

Maker(s)

Issuer: Central Bank of Ireland

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Dinar

Maker(s)

Ruler: Radu I (1377-83)

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