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A81515 A discourse of money Being an essay on that subject, historically and politically handled. With reflections on the present evil state of the coin of this kingdom; and proposals of a method for the remedy. In a letter to a nobleman, &c. 1696 (1696) Wing D1600A; ESTC R213093 50,241 226

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