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52 Pt IV.
C
Reasons Of Frauds relative to the Coin.
the more scrupulously are they examined. Now the poorer class
are always those who compose the bulk of the people. And
this class is by reason of the number of those who are comprized
in it the very class in comparison of whose interests
those of all other Classes in the state put together
are of small concern.
Circumstances of different Nations. The circumstances of different Nations are incidents
that may accasion differences in point of mischief between
frauds committed on one sort of metal used as Coin: and
frauds committed on another sort of Metals used as Coin;
and the like circumstances may likewise be productive of
differences in the sum total of the severity with which these
offences ought to be treated: as well in respect of the other
expedients of all kinds which it may be requisite to employ
in the view of drying up this source of mischief.(a) In
Note
(a) In Sweden there is but a small quantity of the precious metal in
circulation; the ordinary monied intercourse is carried on chiefly by
Copper. In France there is much more Silver in proportion than there
Identifier: | JB/071/182/004"JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 71. |
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of frauds relative to the coin |
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copy/fair copy sheet |
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recto |
f49 / f50 / f51 / f52 |
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[[watermarks::myears [lion with crown motif]]] |
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caroline fox |
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23585 |
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