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Medieval Monetary Problems: Bimetallism and Bullionism.

Authors :
Munro, John H.
Source :
Journal of Economic History; Mar83, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p294, 5p
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

Looks at the oscillation problem in the bimetallic ratio during the century following Europe's resumption of gold coinages in 1252. Factors that might have influenced the fluctuations in bimetallic ratio; Status of the money market in 1321-1332; Reason behind the popularity of producing luxury silver items in Italian cities during the 1321-1332 era.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5453867
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050700029351