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How much was 1 shilling?
How much was 1 shilling?
JejuJoyfulHeart
Sun Dec 15 2024
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I'm trying to understand the value of 1 shilling. I'm curious about its worth, possibly in comparison to modern currency or in terms of purchasing power in a historical context.
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MysticMoon
Mon Dec 16 2024
The shilling was a currency unit that held a specific value in relation to other denominations.
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Maria
Mon Dec 16 2024
Each shilling was further subdivided into twelve pence.
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Raffaele
Mon Dec 16 2024
Consequently, there were a total of 240 pence in one pound.
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DigitalDynastyGuard
Mon Dec 16 2024
Specifically, the shilling was equivalent to twelve pence.
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Martina
Mon Dec 16 2024
In informal language, the old shilling coins were often referred to by slang terms such as "bob" and "hog".
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