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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