Before Henry VIII the British penny was a silver coin about the size of a half-dollar (if anyone remembers those). 240 sterling pence weighed a literal pound. But Henry made the penny a bronze coin, debasing the pound and keeping the silver for himself.
cdward about 14 years ago
Thanks for reading my homework for me, Dad!
Dkram about 14 years ago
Anne Boleyn, now she was a damsel in distress.
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pschearer Premium Member about 14 years ago
Before Henry VIII the British penny was a silver coin about the size of a half-dollar (if anyone remembers those). 240 sterling pence weighed a literal pound. But Henry made the penny a bronze coin, debasing the pound and keeping the silver for himself.
This will be on the midterm. Class dismissed.
gimmickgenius about 14 years ago
How come Dad’s skin is the same colour as Teena’s in this one?
mrsullenbeauty about 14 years ago
He’s been drinking her blood.