interesting tid bit about silver...

[cbc58]

In February of 1873 Congress demonetized silver (i.e. refused silver as payment) resulting in Financial panic.

 

[Spirit of '76]

In February of 1873 Congress demonetized silver (i.e. refused silver as payment) resulting in Financial panic.

Yeah, that was a huge issue at the end of the 19th century.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Silver

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bimetallism