Pounds, shillings, and pence: a history of English coinage

Why it was recommended

A better explanation is Lindybeige's video about pre-decimal British coinage

Recommendation_dain_ · Original2023-03

What it covers

Lindybeige gives an hour-long history of English coinage and the problems of maintaining a trustworthy currency. It ends with an explanation of why the pounds, shillings and. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Lindybeige

Length

58 min 53 sec

Year

2020

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