George Hanover George I1717
A royal proclamation fixes the guinea at 21 shillings following Newton's recommendation.
Great Britain · House / House of Hanover. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
A royal proclamation fixes the guinea at 21 shillings following Newton's recommendation.
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