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'''Silver''' is a white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as [[argentite]]. Its Latin name ''argentum'' gives us its chemical symbol ''Ag'' and its Anglos-Saxon name ''Seolfor'' gives us its modern name. |
'''Silver''' is a white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as [[argentite]]. Its Latin name ''argentum'' gives us its chemical symbol ''Ag'' and its Anglos-Saxon name ''Seolfor'' gives us its modern name. |
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It was, and still is, highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use. During [[period]] is was, along with [[Gold]], an important part of trade. |
It was, and still is, highly valued for [[jewelry]], [[tableware]], and other ornamental use. During [[period]] is was, along with [[Gold]], an important part of [[trade]]. |
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It was used widely in [[coin|coinage]]. |
It was used widely in [[coin|coinage]]. |
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Revision as of 08:43, 18 March 2006
Silver is a white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as argentite. Its Latin name argentum gives us its chemical symbol Ag and its Anglos-Saxon name Seolfor gives us its modern name.
It was, and still is, highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use. During period is was, along with Gold, an important part of trade.
It was used widely in coinage.
