The book explores the significant transformations in currency during the late 12th and 13th centuries, highlighting key national recoinages and their implications. It examines how historical events such as the collapse of the Angevin empire, the signing of the Magna Carta, the establishment of Parliament, and the onset of Anglo-Scottish wars influenced monetary practices. The gradual removal of older coins after 1279 marks a shift in the management of currency, reflecting broader socio-political changes of the era.
