Costing ten pence and selling for six shillings. The book retailed for seven shillings and six pence. The Government applied a gold tax of two shillings and sixpence an ounce. Each cost one shilling, except for the final double issue, which cost two shillings. The spaces represented pounds, shillings and pence. In 1878 the price fell to 46 shillings and 5 pence. The standard daily pay was 8 pence for infantry and 2 shillings for cavalry. It retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6). The book retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6). The US edition retailed at $2.50 and the UK edition nine shillings and sixpence (9/6). Thus, it came to trade at 21 shillings or even sixpence more. The vessel was valued at one hundred and twenty-eight pounds, eight shillings, and fourpence. He was paid ten shillings for this, the standard sum for all patents. It was valued at 10/- (10 shillings or 50p). Three coins denominated in multiple shillings were also in circulation at this time.