Virginia pound
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The pound was the currency of Virginia until 1793. Initially, sterling coin circulated along with foreign currencies, supplemented from 1755 by local paper money.[1] Although these notes were denominated in £sd, they were worth less than sterling, so 1 Virginia shilling was equal to 9d sterling.
Colonial legislation
In 1645 the legislature of the
piece of eight
at 6/–. The 1655 legislature officially devalued the Spanish dollar to 5/-.
Virginia coinage
The first "official" coinage in
King George III
finally consented in that year.
Five tons of coins were sent to the colony on the clipper ship Virginia and most of the coins were distributed just before the breakout of the American Revolution in April 1775. They are considered to be the most affordable Colonial American coinage. It was valued more than North Carolina, and New York pounds at the time.[2]
Continental currency
The State of Virginia issued
U.S. dollar
at a rate of 1000 continental dollars = 1 U.S. dollar.
References
Notes
- ^ Newman, 2008, p. 437.
- ^ Manufacturers and Farmers Journal. Manufacturers and Farmers Journal.
Bibliography
- Newman, Eric P. The Early Paper Money of America. 5th edition. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications, 2008. ISBN 0-89689-326-X.
Further reading
- Newman, E. (1985). Colonial Coins of Virginia. Sanford J Durst. ISBN 978-0-942666-50-2.