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PURE SILVER [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
DEF

Silver without alloy.

CONT

Fine silver (99.9% pure) is generally too soft for producing functional objects; therefore, the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength while preserving the ductility and beauty of the precious metal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
DEF

Argent sans alliage [ou] non allié.

Spanish

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