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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Gold historic definition... Gold -- Gold was probably the first metal known and the original sources were in Asia and Africa. Gold was worth 13 1-3 times as much as silver in ancient Egypt; 10 times as much as silver in Greece and Rome before the Christian era, and 7 1-2 times as much when Caesar returned to Rome. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.