SilverTorch66 presents: The Argyraspides 1/10 oz Silver Round This Silver Bullion Information Video Series presents a new silver bullion coin, round or bar each week with its history, facts and my opinions. I realized that I was buying silver and really didn't know that much about it. The information is there on the bullion dealers page and all over the internet but you have to stop and read it! I rarely took the time to read the history and background on all this silver bullion I already own. When I did take the time, I was amazed at some of the stories that are attached to these coins, rounds and bars. So much history and culture is depicted in all the bullion we stack. So, I thought I would put together this video series to present these interesting stories and facts about the bullion in our stacks or want stack in the future. I hope you enjoy!
If you like this video, stop by my SilverTorch66 Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lo... and check out my other content.
Representing the value of a days wages paid in silver to the common laborer throughout human history. This is the 1/10th oz Silver Argyraspides round designed by Chris Duane as part of his Silver Bullet Shilver Shield concept to remind the world of the tyranny of the Rothschilds and the world banking cartel and central banks that they created and which to this day continues to control the governments and money of our world.
The obverse displays a Bust of a pre-Hellenic era Greek Warrior with helmet plume and the word "Argyraspides
The reverse depicts a circular soldiers silver battle shield with 8 rounds of ammunition and rays emanating from a centralized circle following a typical pattern used by soldiers of the time. Along the edges you will find the words "Silver Shield……. 1/10th Troy Ounce ,……. 2015…… .999 Pure AG
Diameter: 19.20 m |
thickness: 1.35 mm |
The Edges are Reeded
Historically 1/10 of an ounce of silver has represented the value of 1 days labor. Roman soldiers were paid a silver denarius which was a dimes worth of silver for each day they served the Roman Legion. In the New Testament, the gospels refer to the denarius as a day's wage for a common laborer.
In Sun Tzu's the Art of War….. a 10,000 man army could be bought for a 1,000 ounces of silver a day.
And even 2/3 of the world today lives daily off of less than the current value of 1/10 ounce of silver. "
The Argyraspides were a division of the Macedonian army of Alexander the Great,
The Greek word Argyraspides literally translates as "Silver Shield"
This name derives from these soldiers who carried defensive shield covered with plated silver. They were hand picked men, often in their mid-40s or older and were held in highest honor by Alexander. The older warriors were skilled and had lessor fear of death, making them very dangerous to their enemies,
These men were feared and revered due to their battle skills and experience. They were the toughest men often better armed than their fellow soldiers and were most often used to hold the center of a battle line. Because of their age , experience and discipline they could always be counted upon to hold their ground.
My thoughts on the 1/10ounce Argyraspides silver round:
I really like this round I am fascinated by the history attached to its theme The tough looking Greek soldier on the obverse is simple but distinctive.
The 1/10 ounce of silver to me is a stark reminder of the true value of the silver I stack.
Every time I look at it…. I see what a true representation of what a day’s wage should look like.
Being a retired soldier myself and remembering how little I was paid……… yet it was always just enough to get by…… reminds me of the real sacrifice our service men and women endure to protect the freedoms which we as Americans enjoy today.
I am proud to have this round in my collection and will treasure what it represents.
Here are some other recent uploads you might like:
https://youtu.be/S8sgAizSrSA Three Cardinal Rules for Keeping Your Silver Safe
https://youtu.be/m5He8NF1RFs 2016 Australian Kookaburra
https://youtu.be/Z7L0mxR5HpA 2016 Somali Elephant
https://youtu.be/OtzI0MDT93Y Silver Buffalo Round Elemetal
https://youtu.be/RrHRmrE-2iE 2016 Britannia
https://youtu.be/aFkMjPhKPFM 2015 Republic of Burundi African Lion
https://youtu.be/d66jYu801cc 2016 Armenian Noah's Ark
https://youtu.be/ly4WyZQb0Ac Philippine Silver Peso American Colonial Period
https://youtu.be/wKSFxAYcyrs MacArthur Commemorative Philippine Silver Coin
https://youtu.be/JCsBBl2JBBQ Did You Know
https://youtu.be/DAZ00hY7XfQ Discovery Shark Week 1 oz Silver Bullion Round
https://youtu.be/Bb1SrkfxjhM What is a Proof Coin?
https://youtu.be/Ggmv2zHziAc MrZeke Unboxing
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
If you like this video, stop by my SilverTorch66 Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lo... and check out my other content.
Representing the value of a days wages paid in silver to the common laborer throughout human history. This is the 1/10th oz Silver Argyraspides round designed by Chris Duane as part of his Silver Bullet Shilver Shield concept to remind the world of the tyranny of the Rothschilds and the world banking cartel and central banks that they created and which to this day continues to control the governments and money of our world.
The obverse displays a Bust of a pre-Hellenic era Greek Warrior with helmet plume and the word "Argyraspides
The reverse depicts a circular soldiers silver battle shield with 8 rounds of ammunition and rays emanating from a centralized circle following a typical pattern used by soldiers of the time. Along the edges you will find the words "Silver Shield……. 1/10th Troy Ounce ,……. 2015…… .999 Pure AG
Diameter: 19.20 m |
thickness: 1.35 mm |
The Edges are Reeded
Historically 1/10 of an ounce of silver has represented the value of 1 days labor. Roman soldiers were paid a silver denarius which was a dimes worth of silver for each day they served the Roman Legion. In the New Testament, the gospels refer to the denarius as a day's wage for a common laborer.
In Sun Tzu's the Art of War….. a 10,000 man army could be bought for a 1,000 ounces of silver a day.
And even 2/3 of the world today lives daily off of less than the current value of 1/10 ounce of silver. "
The Argyraspides were a division of the Macedonian army of Alexander the Great,
The Greek word Argyraspides literally translates as "Silver Shield"
This name derives from these soldiers who carried defensive shield covered with plated silver. They were hand picked men, often in their mid-40s or older and were held in highest honor by Alexander. The older warriors were skilled and had lessor fear of death, making them very dangerous to their enemies,
These men were feared and revered due to their battle skills and experience. They were the toughest men often better armed than their fellow soldiers and were most often used to hold the center of a battle line. Because of their age , experience and discipline they could always be counted upon to hold their ground.
My thoughts on the 1/10ounce Argyraspides silver round:
I really like this round I am fascinated by the history attached to its theme The tough looking Greek soldier on the obverse is simple but distinctive.
The 1/10 ounce of silver to me is a stark reminder of the true value of the silver I stack.
Every time I look at it…. I see what a true representation of what a day’s wage should look like.
Being a retired soldier myself and remembering how little I was paid……… yet it was always just enough to get by…… reminds me of the real sacrifice our service men and women endure to protect the freedoms which we as Americans enjoy today.
I am proud to have this round in my collection and will treasure what it represents.
Here are some other recent uploads you might like:
https://youtu.be/S8sgAizSrSA Three Cardinal Rules for Keeping Your Silver Safe
https://youtu.be/m5He8NF1RFs 2016 Australian Kookaburra
https://youtu.be/Z7L0mxR5HpA 2016 Somali Elephant
https://youtu.be/OtzI0MDT93Y Silver Buffalo Round Elemetal
https://youtu.be/RrHRmrE-2iE 2016 Britannia
https://youtu.be/aFkMjPhKPFM 2015 Republic of Burundi African Lion
https://youtu.be/d66jYu801cc 2016 Armenian Noah's Ark
https://youtu.be/ly4WyZQb0Ac Philippine Silver Peso American Colonial Period
https://youtu.be/wKSFxAYcyrs MacArthur Commemorative Philippine Silver Coin
https://youtu.be/JCsBBl2JBBQ Did You Know
https://youtu.be/DAZ00hY7XfQ Discovery Shark Week 1 oz Silver Bullion Round
https://youtu.be/Bb1SrkfxjhM What is a Proof Coin?
https://youtu.be/Ggmv2zHziAc MrZeke Unboxing
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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