The Wealth of Nations · Character
Mr. Lowndes
Official cited on coinage and currency.
minor
Also known as Mr. Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes
First appearance: variations in the proportion between the respective values of gold and silver
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Referenced regarding the debasement of silver coin by clipping and wearing in 1695.
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