Much like the Roman system, the pound was divided into 20 shillings, a Roman solidus, and 240 silver pennies, the equivalent to a denarius. The British pound, or pound sterling, actually originated in continental Europe and was heavily inspired by
Much like the Roman system, the pound was divided into 20 shillings, a Roman solidus, and 240 silver pennies, the equivalent to a denarius. The British pound, or pound sterling, actually originated in continental Europe and was heavily inspired by