Form of bond issued by a government to support public spending, generally includes a commitment to pay periodic interest, called coupon payments, and to repay the face value on the maturity date

The Roman emperor Valens pours money into a coffer; an officer is arrested and led to prison. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.

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The Roman emperor Valens pours money into a coffer; an officer is arrested and led to prison. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.