Money and the Mechanism of ExchangeH.S. King & Company, 1876 - 349 páginas |
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... equal and similar , so that twice two will always make four . If we were to count in precious stones , it would ... equal weights are then of exactly equal value . 5. Divisibility . Closely connected with the last property is QUALITIES ...
... equal and similar , so that twice two will always make four . If we were to count in precious stones , it would ... equal weights are then of exactly equal value . 5. Divisibility . Closely connected with the last property is QUALITIES ...
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... equal in weight , size , and value to all similarly marked currency . We shall afterwards consider more minutely what is involved in the manufacture of a good coin . CHAPTER VI . THE METALS AS MONEY . Ir need 40 MONEY .
... equal in weight , size , and value to all similarly marked currency . We shall afterwards consider more minutely what is involved in the manufacture of a good coin . CHAPTER VI . THE METALS AS MONEY . Ir need 40 MONEY .
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... equal lustre , but they are either brittle , or so soft as not to give the metallic ring of silver . When much exposed to the air silver tarnishes by the formation of a black film of silver sulphide ; but this forms no obstacle to its ...
... equal lustre , but they are either brittle , or so soft as not to give the metallic ring of silver . When much exposed to the air silver tarnishes by the formation of a black film of silver sulphide ; but this forms no obstacle to its ...
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... equal weight ; for Cæsar speaks of the Britons as having iron rings , adjusted to a certain weight , to serve as money . In other cases the rings , or amulets , were bought and sold by aid of the balance ; and in certain Egyptian ...
... equal weight ; for Cæsar speaks of the Britons as having iron rings , adjusted to a certain weight , to serve as money . In other cases the rings , or amulets , were bought and sold by aid of the balance ; and in certain Egyptian ...
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... equal weights of fine metal , and must bear an impress proving that they do so . Can we trust to the ordinary competition of manufacturers and traders to keep up a sufficient supply of such coins , just as they supply buttons or pins ...
... equal weights of fine metal , and must bear an impress proving that they do so . Can we trust to the ordinary competition of manufacturers and traders to keep up a sufficient supply of such coins , just as they supply buttons or pins ...
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