History A-Level
Coinage reform
What Coinage reform means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Coinage reform
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The 1158 issue standardised weight and fineness, while the 1180 reform introduced the short cross penny and tighter mint control.
Topics that use Coinage reform
- Reforms in England, 1154–89 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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