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How Is Billon Made? The Forgotten Metal of Ancient Coins
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Ever heard of billon? No, not billion—billon! This little-known metal alloy has a fascinating history, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Romans, and medieval Europeans. Used in coinage, jewelry, and decorative arts, billon was a clever way to stretch precious metals like silver by mixing them with cheaper ones like copper. But how was it made? Why was it so important? And why don’t we use it today?
In this video, we explore the making of billon, its historical significance, and how it compares to other metal alloys. So next time you find an old tarnished coin, you might just be holding a piece of history!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: What is Billon?
00:41 - What Exactly Is Billon?
01:43 - The Making of Billon
03:11 - Why Use Billon?
04:16 - Historical Uses of Billon
05:21 - Modern Uses of Billon
06:11 - The Problem of Counterfeiting
06:45 - How Billon Compares to Other Metal Alloys
07:15 - Conclusion: Billon’s Legacy
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💬 Comment below if you’ve ever seen a billon coin!
#HistoryOfSimpleThings #Billon #AncientMetals #CoinageHistory #PreciousMetals #HistoricalAlloys #Numismatics #Metalworking #AncientCoins #RareMetals
In this video, we explore the making of billon, its historical significance, and how it compares to other metal alloys. So next time you find an old tarnished coin, you might just be holding a piece of history!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: What is Billon?
00:41 - What Exactly Is Billon?
01:43 - The Making of Billon
03:11 - Why Use Billon?
04:16 - Historical Uses of Billon
05:21 - Modern Uses of Billon
06:11 - The Problem of Counterfeiting
06:45 - How Billon Compares to Other Metal Alloys
07:15 - Conclusion: Billon’s Legacy
🔔 Subscribe for more historical deep dives!
👍 Like & Share if you found this interesting!
💬 Comment below if you’ve ever seen a billon coin!
#HistoryOfSimpleThings #Billon #AncientMetals #CoinageHistory #PreciousMetals #HistoricalAlloys #Numismatics #Metalworking #AncientCoins #RareMetals
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