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edict

勅令　—　Institutions

An order given by a sovereign.

Silver denier of Charlemagne Silver denier of Charlemagne794 onward Feudal denier Feudal denier10th–11th century Franc à cheval (the franc on horseback) Franc à cheval (the franc on horseback)1360
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The weight, fineness, and circulating value of a coin were often determined by this. ⚠ An edict only indicates that "it was so decided"; whether it was actually implemented must be verified separately.