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Pre-decimalization British money


dbminter

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I believe before decimalization in Britain, prices of things could be listed by 3/11d.  I am guessing the 3 is 3 shillings but what is the d?  Pence/pennies?  If so, what does the d stand for?

 

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Ah, so d was short for denarius, an old Roman coin.  Doesn't make much sense :) but it is an explanation to my question.  Thanks!

 

I always thought it funny our last Vice President was Mike Penny!  ;)

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