Virginia local pound reckoning in merchant accounts and contracts, settled through several media.
One scoped currency identity. Changes to subdivisions, scale, standard, instruments or issuers do not by themselves create children. A distinct account unit can remain a successor. Dated observations: 1734–1765; this does not establish the entire lifetime.
Parents / predecessors
No distinct predecessor currency is established in the loaded view.
Children / successors
No distinct successor currency is established in the loaded view.
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Historical account research
The Prentis balance sheet records cash of 631 and receivables of 3,184 Virginia pounds.
Dated evidence, not exact birth or extinction dates.
1734supported
The Prentis balance sheet records cash of 631 and receivables of 3,184 Virginia pounds.
C1368
1765supported
The Jamieson/Campbell iron contract prices goods in Virginia currency while allowing payment in produce.
C1369
Evidence & research notes 2 claims
Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan. Tobacco, warehouse notes and treasury bills are not automatic currency nodes. Documented accounts predate the first paper issue.
Supported C1368
The Prentis balance sheet records cash of 631 and receivables of 3,184 Virginia pounds.
James H.Soltow · The Economic Role of Williamsburg(1956 research manuscript;1965 book)Citation S683 · Open source ↗
ChapterIII, pp 76–79,89–96; TableXV, pp 94–95; October 1765 contract, p 96
Source access and limitations
Not a complete origin, lifespan or current-status audit.
Supported C1369
The Jamieson/Campbell iron contract prices goods in Virginia currency while allowing payment in produce.
James H.Soltow · The Economic Role of Williamsburg(1956 research manuscript;1965 book)Citation S683 · Open source ↗
ChapterIII, pp 76–79,89–96; TableXV, pp 94–95; October 1765 contract, p 96
Source access and limitations
Not a complete origin, lifespan or current-status audit.