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Proclamation on coinage and imperial intent in December 1664
The piece notes agitation across England Scotland and Ireland with foreign intelligence. It reports a royal proclamation extending currency control from September to end December 1664, calling in money and coin stamped with the Cross and Harp for general circulation, and aims to curb false news. It reflects late Restoration enforcement of monetary order and warrants attention to official notices.
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England
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