Difference between revisions of "Billon"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
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An alloy of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=copper copper] with a precious metal, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gold gold] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silver silver]. Billon is used to makes coins, tokens, and medals.
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An alloy of [[copper]] with a precious metal, such as [[gold]] or [[silver]]. Billon is used to makes coins, tokens, and medals.
  
 
== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==

Revision as of 13:04, 8 January 2014

Description

An alloy of Copper with a precious metal, such as Gold or Silver. Billon is used to makes coins, tokens, and medals.

Authority

  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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