Lord Cadogan Report on Copper Coinage of the Isle of Man
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T_1_543_62.txt
- Name
- Lord Cadogan Report on Copper Coinage of the Isle of Man
- Description
- Lord Cadogan's official report to the Treasury Lords on the problems of Manx copper coinage, referencing a 1766 memorial by Charles Lutwidge. Discusses the overvaluation of Manx pennies (14 pieces = 1 British shilling despite intrinsic worth of only 3 pence), counterfeiting risks, and the potential adoption of English copper coin. Relevant to post-Revestment fiscal and monetary policy.
- Date
- 22 August 1778
- Related To
- Charles Lutwidge
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1778-08-22
- Creator
- Lord Cadogan, Mint Office
- Audience
- The Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury
- Identifier
- T 1/543/62
- Language
- English