The Regulating Silver Coin, Made Practicable and Easie, to the Government and Subject

In a time when England’s silver coins clinked with doubt, a devoted patriot steps forward to untangle the mess. He opens by laying out the stark reality: the money in everyday hands is bruised, its value eroded, and trade is choking on its own uncertainty. The tone feels earnest, as if a neighbor were explaining a household crisis over tea.

The author then maps the tangled web of causes—scarcity of fresh silver, costly imports, the feverish melting of coins by goldsmiths, and the hoarding that leaves markets barren. Each chapter promises a clear definition of the different kinds of value—extrinsic, intrinsic, and real—so listeners can follow the logic without getting lost in jargon. With these tools, he sketches a practical scheme to regulate the silver, aiming to keep it both trustworthy and plentiful.

While the pamphlet remains a product of its age, its appeal to honest accounting and national well‑being resonates today. Listeners will find a blend of economic reasoning and heartfelt appeal, offering a glimpse into the early struggle to balance stability and commerce in a fledgling modern economy.