billon

billon Definition

bil·lon (bil′ən)

noun

an alloy used in some coins, consisting of gold or silver with a heavy proportion of another metal, as copper

Etymology: Fr < OFr bille, small log: see billet

billon Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

denier: For example coins of the period display the Cross Ancrée, such as the asper and billon denier.
coin: Large quantities of billon coins were produced in the Roman era, many with a silver wash, and in medieval times throughout Europe.
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