silver standard

Example Sentences

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Judging by that silver standard, England have come a long way during his three years in charge.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Half income is said to be the "silver standard."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2016

Sometimes you have to settle for the silver standard or the bronze standard, but I still advocate for the gold standard.”

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2013

Last week silver standard China had a taste of the same, though silver instead of gold was the metal wanted.

From Time Magazine Archive

The previous silver standard thalers were taken as equivalent to 3 marks.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur