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A History of Bimetallism: Greece, Rome, Middle Ages, Modern Times

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  • E.J. Weber, 1999. "A History of Bimetallism: Greece, Rome, Middle Ages, Modern Times," Economics Discussion / Working Papers 99-17, The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics.
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