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The Silver Denarius and the Fall of Rome
by The GoldSilver Team GoldSilver.com
As we conclude our Silver September Series, we delve into a chapter of history that holds a mirror to our present times – the fall of the Roman Empire and the role of silver in it.
The tale of the Roman Denarius offers not just a glimpse into the past but also a warning for the future.
But before we get into that, here are some silver tidbits you might find interesting…
Sterling Silver Is Stronger Than Pure Silver — Pure silver, with its .999 fineness (99.9% silver), is a bit too soft for crafting jewelry. That’s where sterling silver comes in! By adding harder metals like copper, we get a more durable alloy that’s 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper.