Value of a British Shilling in 1752?

Answer:
One Shilling GBP in 1752 had the purchasing power of about £5.86 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
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