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B05646 Proclamation for calling down the French three-sous-pieces to three shillings Scots, and appointing the Scots fourtie-pennie-pieces to pass at three shilling six pennies Scots per piece. Scotland. Privy Council.; Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) 1697 (1697) Wing S1846; ESTC R183505 1,073 1

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