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... periods ....... 115 XVII . Of the principles of Coinage , and reasons for adopting or confirming them ...... 128 XVIII . Variations of the value of Silver and Gold Bullion 166 ... XIX . Precautions necessary for regulating the ...
... periods ....... 115 XVII . Of the principles of Coinage , and reasons for adopting or confirming them ...... 128 XVIII . Variations of the value of Silver and Gold Bullion 166 ... XIX . Precautions necessary for regulating the ...
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... period , a number that amounted in value to 2,329,5707.- Such of the Half Crowns as remained in circulation were , in a certain degree , defaced and impaired . - The Silver Coins , which were then principally current , consisted of ...
... period , a number that amounted in value to 2,329,5707.- Such of the Half Crowns as remained in circulation were , in a certain degree , defaced and impaired . - The Silver Coins , which were then principally current , consisted of ...
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... period as 43 years , of that species of Coin which is most in currency , and consequently is most exposed to deficiency by wear , and to loss by other contingencies . Though the Gold Coin was in a less imperfect state at Your Majesty's ...
... period as 43 years , of that species of Coin which is most in currency , and consequently is most exposed to deficiency by wear , and to loss by other contingencies . Though the Gold Coin was in a less imperfect state at Your Majesty's ...
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... period , I was seized with a violent disease , which has now confined me to my house , and generally to my couch , for more than four years ; -unable to hold a pen , or to turn over the leaves of a book , from which I might derive ...
... period , I was seized with a violent disease , which has now confined me to my house , and generally to my couch , for more than four years ; -unable to hold a pen , or to turn over the leaves of a book , from which I might derive ...
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... periods , even with respect to itself ; and this variation is occasioned by the greater or less quantity that may ... period . Coins are on that account an imperfect measure , though they are made of one metal only . But if Coins are ...
... periods , even with respect to itself ; and this variation is occasioned by the greater or less quantity that may ... period . Coins are on that account an imperfect measure , though they are made of one metal only . But if Coins are ...
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according alloy Bank of England Bankers called cent CHAP circulation compared consideration Copper Coins defective degree denarii denomination diminished due proportion dwts Edition Edward Edward VI English estimated evil exported foreign countries Gold and Silver Gold Coins Gold Pennies Gold to Silver Guinea Half Crowns Henry VIII indentures intrinsic value issued King William kingdom legal tender LONDON EFFINGHAM WILSON Lords Majesty measure of property Mints nominal value old standard opinion ounce Paper currency Parliament pass in currency payment Penny period Pieces Post 8vo Pound in tale Pound of Gold Pound of Silver Pound Sterling Pound Troy Pound weight practice precious metals principal measure proclamation profits quantity Queen Elizabeth rate or value realm reason Recoinage recoined regulations relative value respect ROYAL EXCHANGE Seigneurage sesterces Shillings Silver Bullion Silver Coins Sovereign standard Silver Tower Pound Troy Pound value of Gold СНАР
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