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Standard Weight of Coin

Definition

The officially designated weight and fineness of precious metal that coins should contain, which Smith discusses as a crucial factor in maintaining the value and reliability of currency.

Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 5

Context

Smith examines how deviations from standard weight, through wear and debasement, affect the accuracy of money as a measure of value and the overall stability of the monetary system.

Economic Domain

Regulation

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