The romance of silver and gold

The romance of silver and gold

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16 January 2021 at 13:02 #520200
Keith Hale
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The Incas hoarded much silver and gold. You couldn't leave the planet without it.

The metals were held in high esteem.

Silver was referred to as " the tears of the moon"

Gold was known as " the sweat of the sun"

Being an old romantic myself, I prefer silver!

Keith
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16 January 2021 at 13:02 #36236
Keith Hale
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16 January 2021 at 13:08 #520203
Bob Stevenson
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Yes, but as I recall, the Spaniards werent particularly grateful even as they carted it all away!
16 January 2021 at 13:14 #520206
JA
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Did they, the Incas and the Spanish, use silver and gold for soldering?

JA
16 January 2021 at 20:39 #520284
Steviegtr
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I was looking for some scrap gold to make some rings with. Not a chance. Silver is pretty cheap at the moment, Gold through the roof.

Steve.
16 January 2021 at 23:09 #520305
John Haine
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Posted by Keith Hale on 16/01/2021 13:02:26:

The Incas hoarded much silver and gold. You couldn't leave the planet without it.

…..

Keith

Taking lots of gold and silver with you must make it harder to lift off…
17 January 2021 at 02:18 #520318
Hopper
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Posted by John Haine on 16/01/2021 23:09:32:

Posted by Keith Hale on 16/01/2021 13:02:26:

The Incas hoarded much silver and gold. You couldn't leave the planet without it.

…..

Keith

Taking lots of gold and silver with you must make it harder to lift off…

But you can't cross the river if you don't pay the ferryman.
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