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pound denominations

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preferred label
pound denominations
definition
These were denominations in western Europe with pound or similar values. In medieval and early modern England these were gold coins valued at 20 shillings; in medieval and early modern Italy these were moneys of account valued at 20 soldi. Similar measures were used across the Mediterranean.
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Media of Exchange
has narrower
lire
has exact match
pounds (coins)

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Items with "has broader: pound denominations"
Title Class
lire Concept
Items with "has narrower: pound denominations"
Title Class
account currency (money) Concept