vellon (Meaning)
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vellon (n.)
A word occurring in the phrase real vellon. See the Note under Its Real.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vellon
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
vellon Sentence Examples
- The ancient vellon coins circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.
- The vellon content of the coin indicated its silver alloy composition.
- The vellon was a common material for low-value coins in Europe.
- The copper and silver mixture in the vellon gave it a distinctive reddish-gold hue.
- The vellon coins often bore religious or historical symbols.
- The vellon coinage system played a significant role in medieval economies.
- The vellon's value was higher than that of copper but lower than that of silver.
- The vellon was used extensively for everyday transactions and as a medium of exchange.
- The vellon coins were often debased, reducing their intrinsic value.
- The vellon coinage gradually declined in use as more precious metals became available.
FAQs About the word vellon
A word occurring in the phrase real vellon. See the Note under Its Real.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient vellon coins circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.
The vellon content of the coin indicated its silver alloy composition.
The vellon was a common material for low-value coins in Europe.
The copper and silver mixture in the vellon gave it a distinctive reddish-gold hue.
