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Nickel

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Ni and atomic number 28; a silvery white metal with a yellowish cast, resistant to corrosion and to most acids except nitric. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.

This term has 57 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011028

Broader Terms used

<nickel and nickel alloy>

Term used for

Ni
nickle

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

20 groszy

Maker(s)

Poland (State)

50 groszy

Maker(s)

Poland (State)

10 groszy

Maker(s)

Poland (State)

Germany

Maker(s)

Issuer: Danzig

Italy

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victor Emmanuel III (1900-46) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Rome

5 cents

Maker(s)

Mint: Denver

Florin

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820) (Struck in the name of)
Die-engraver: Taylor, William J.
Die-engraver: Wyon, William

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Christofle

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