The origin of the term “shilling” as a monetary unit dates back to medieval England. The word “shilling” is believed to have derived from the Old English word “scilling,” which means “to divide” or "to separate."In medieval England, the shilling was a unit of currency introduced during the reig ... |
The “Silver Peso” of the Philippines refers to silver coins that were issued by the Spanish colonial government during the Spanish East Indies period, which lasted from the 16th century until the end of the 19th century. These silver coins were part of the larger currency system used in the Phi ... |