Bob

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Glossary ID218
TitleBob
Search LetterB
DescriptionBob was a very popular colloquial term for a <a href="https://coinsnotebook.com/shilling/">shilling</a>. It was also applied to higher value coins; the 2 shillings (florin) was more often referred to as a <em>two-bob</em>, and you often heard <em>five-bob</em> or <em>ten-bob </em>mentioned.
Last Update2025-08-04 18:10:12