Coin
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
commerce, contracts. A piece of gold, silver or other metal stamped by authority of the government, in order to determine its value, commonly called money.
Co. Litt. 207; Rutherf. Inst. 123.
For the different kinds of coins of the United States, see article Money. As to the value of foreign coins see article Foreign Coins.