---
entity_slug: gold_and_silver_as_measure_of_value
entity_type: Relation
vsm_system: S2
type_rationale: This entity describes a structural dependency between precious metals
  and commodities where gold and silver serve as the standard mechanism for comparing
  worth, creating a causal link that connects different goods through a common measure.
vsm_rationale: As a standard for comparing commodity worth that operates through price
  signals and market mechanisms, this measuring function belongs to the coordination
  system that prevents oscillations and enables systematic value comparison across
  the economy.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:08:20.595611'
---

# Classification: Gold And Silver As Measure Of Value

## Entity Type

Relation

## VSM System

S2

## Type Rationale

This entity describes a structural dependency between precious metals and commodities where gold and silver serve as the standard mechanism for comparing worth, creating a causal link that connects different goods through a common measure.

## VSM Rationale

As a standard for comparing commodity worth that operates through price signals and market mechanisms, this measuring function belongs to the coordination system that prevents oscillations and enables systematic value comparison across the economy.
