Definition of 'intrinsic value'

Author: Isaac Newton

Source: MINT 19/2/93, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK

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These are the values put upon Gold & Silver \in several nation/ by the coynage or \{illeg}/ s{illeg}|t|amp w^ch is usually called the extrinsic value. Their value|s| \in the market/ as Bullion or merchantable commodities be called their intrinsic values, is|ar||e| a little different. F Gold eleven{e} ounces f{illeg}|i|ne is worth 3^li. 19^s. 9^d p^r oz \in y^e market of London/ & Silver {2}|1|1^oz 2^dwt fine is {wort} at p^rsent worth 4|5|^s 7^d p^r oz. or thereabouts: at w^ch rate a Guinea is worth as much silver as will make by {illeg}|c|oynage will make {3} 1^li. 2|3|^s. {4}|3|^d.

Some proposals relating to light gold & silver

Professor Rob Iliffe
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