1695 Numismatics 1ed Lowndes Silver Coins Great Recoinage Locke English Finance

1695 Numismatics 1^ed Lowndes Silver Coins Great Recoinage Locke English Finance

In 1695, English Secretary to the Treasury, William Lowndes, published a report concerning a proposal to increase the mint prince of silver coins. This proposition was heavily contested especially by John Locke who published his own rebuttal – a view which would be adopted by the English government as the standard for coinage. This event would become known as the Great Recoinage of 1696.

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LOWNDES, William

A report containing an essay for the amendment of the silver coins.

London: Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb …, 1695. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 159, [1]
• References: Goldsmiths’ 3131; Kress 1908; Wing L 3323;
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 5in (20.5cm x 12.5cm)

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