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Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697

Note 63 — Memoir (continued 2)

Sophia Pieters translation

The figures are as given in the MS. It is difficult to reconcile these equivalents with the rate of 3 guilders to the rix-dollar. The denominations given under florins (guilders) are as follows:—16 abassis = 1 stiver; 20 stivers = 1 florin.

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