A Treatise on the Coins of the Realm: In a Letter to the King |
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I An account of the state of the Coins in 1760 and in subsequent years | 1 |
Definition of Money or Coin and of the Metals of which it is made | 9 |
Imperfections to which as a standard Measure or equiva lent Coins are subject | 11 |
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Common terms and phrases
according alloy ancient Bank of England called cent CHAP Charles circulation commodities compared consequence consideration Copper Coins defective degree denarii denomination diminished due proportion dwts Edward Edward VI estimated evil exchange exported Gold and Silver Gold Coins Gold Pennies Gold to Silver Guinea Half Crowns Henry VIII indentures intrinsic value issued King William kingdom legal tender Lords Majesty measure of property Mints Nobles nominal value old standard opinion ounce Paper currency Parliament pass in currency payment Penny period Pieces Pound in tale Pound of Gold Pound of Silver Pound Sterling Pound Troy Pound weight practice precious metals price of Silver principal measure proclamation profits Queen Elizabeth rate or value realm reason Recoinage recoined regulations reign of King relative value respect Seigneurage sesterces Shillings Silver Bullion Silver Coins Sovereign standard Silver Sterling in tale Tower Pound Troy Pound value of Gold СНАР СПАР