Laura Silver Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I be hopin' there's a sailor out there willin' ta help a lass with a mission. I be writting a historical novel, but I have a problem. No matter where I be searchin' I cannot find an exchange rate for 1700's currency (dubloons, pounds, etc.) to current american money (dollars and cents). I be needen this information soI can be sure the prices and bounties be accurate to the time. Can any of ye help me out? Arrr. Me treasure. The Silver lass with a nice....... pair of eyes. Me? Cheat? Steal? Lie? Never! Lass seeking Lad: 100% certified lap warmer looking for one (or more) strapping lad(s) with backbone for rum filled nights and plunder filled days, if interested contact Laura Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Don't know if this is what you are looking for, but you might want to read through this online article The Colonial Currency, Prices, and Exchange Rates. Or there is How Much is that Worth Today? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Silver Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Thank ye Blackjohn, those sites be exactly what I be lookin' for. Tis much appreciated, I owe ye. Arrr. Me treasure. The Silver lass with a nice....... pair of eyes. Me? Cheat? Steal? Lie? Never! Lass seeking Lad: 100% certified lap warmer looking for one (or more) strapping lad(s) with backbone for rum filled nights and plunder filled days, if interested contact Laura Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 My pleasure. Best of luck with your novel. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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