Definition for SE'QUIN

SE'QUIN, n.

A gold coin of Venice and Turkey, of different value in different places. At Venice, its value is about 9s. 2d. sterling, or $2,04. In other parts of Italy, it is stated to be of 9s. value, or $2. It is sometimes written Chequin and Zechin. [See Zechin.]

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