History of Gold and Silver Vol 1

This set of three volumes are arranged both chronologically and thematically and collects together material debating the setting up of Gold, Silver and Bimetal standards and the various systems devised and implemented. Volume 1: Introduction De Moneta (The Mint) (c. 1355) Memorandum for the Understanding of the Exchange (1558) A Discourse upon Coins (1588) 5Selections from Consuetudo, vel, Lex mercatoria; or, the Auncient Law Merchant (1656) A Humble Declaration to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled, touching the transportation of Gold and Silver, and other abuses practised upon the Coynes and Bullion of this Realme: presented the 12th day of April 1643 (1643) A Sermon against Clipping (1694) Selections from A Treatise on the Coins of the Realm in a Letter to the King (1805) Transmission of the Precious Metals from Country to Country (1828)