Moneda Española
1 Dublón i.e.
2 Escudos [6.57 / 5.92 g Au] |
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800 Maravedís |
1 Escudo [3.2 / 2.95 g Au] |
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400 Maravedís |
1 Real de a Ocho / Peso / 8 R |
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8 Reales (de Vellón) |
1 Real de a Cuatro / Tostón / 4 R |
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4 Reales (de Vellón) |
1 Real de a Dos / Peseta / 2 R |
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2 Reales (de Vellón) |
1 Real de Plata |
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51 Maravedís |
1 Real (de Vellón) / R |
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34 Maravedís |
1 Medio Real |
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17 Maravedís |
1 Maravedí |
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English Money
1 guinea [8.35 / 7.65 g Au] |
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21 shillings, 6 pence |
1 pound / £ |
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20 shillings |
1 crown |
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5 shillings |
1 half-a-crown |
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2 shillings, 6 pence |
1 shilling / s. |
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12 pence |
1 penny / d. |
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4 farthings |
1 farthing |
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The guinea gold coin, first issued on 6 Feb. 1663 (1662 Old Style) with the value of 20s reached nearly 30s in 1694 before the rehabilitation of the silver coinage under William III. allowed a new fixing at 21s 6d in 1698. The proclamation of Dec. 1717 fixed it at 21 s.
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