Reply to post: Re: The d in £sd

In a time before calculators, going the extra mile at work sometimes didn't add up

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Re: The d in £sd

Don't forget gold sovereigns and half-sovereigns - £1 and 10/- respectively. There were also "Florins" for 2/-. The half penny was usually ha'penny. The 3d coin was originally a small silver coin that was replaced by the brass 12 sided one.

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