New coin and video. Kings of Lydia: Kroisos (c. 564/53-550/39 BC), AR 1/12 Stater, Sardes, Berk 26-7, Traité I 413, SNG Kayhan I 1020-1 (0.84 g, 8 mm) Obverse: Confronted foreparts of lion and bull Reverse: Incuse square punch
Interesting story. Thanks for sharing. I questioned what the narrator stated in 1:06 of the video. About the huge deposits of gold and silver in its riverbeds. The gold I can believe but not the silver. I got the answer but still not sure about it Does Silver Get Deposited in Rivers? Yes — silver can be deposited in rivers, but it is not a common or abundant feature compared to gold or gemstones. Silver occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust in very small quantities (about 0.075 parts per million) and is usually found as a trace metal in other ores or as a component of silver-bearing minerals like argentite. How Silver Enters Rivers Erosion of silver-bearing rocks: Rivers can erode rocks containing silver minerals, especially in hydrothermal vein deposits or volcanic and sedimentary metal-rich formations. Weathering and leaching: In some cases, silver can be released from minerals into solution by chemical weathering, though this is less common than physical erosion. Mining runoff: Human activities, such as mining or smelting, can introduce silver into rivers through runoff or tailings. Deposition in Rivers Once in the water, silver can: Settle in placer deposits if it is in a metallic form or alloy, similar to how gold and gemstones concentrate in slower-flowing river sections Geology In. Remain dissolved in water, especially in the form of silver ions (Ag⁺), which can be transported over long distances. Precipitate under certain chemical conditions (e.g., low pH, high sulfide content) or bind to sediments. Rarity and Detection Because silver is so rare in nature, its presence in rivers is often trace-level and may only be detected with sensitive analytical methods. It is more likely to be found in rivers with: Proximity to known silver-bearing mineral deposits Active mining or smelting operations Volcanic or hydrothermal activity in the watershed Summary Silver can be deposited in rivers, but it is typically in very small amounts and often as a byproduct of other minerals or human activity. In natural settings, it may accumulate in placer deposits where dense materials settle, but it is far less common than gold or gemstones in river sediments
