A Pirate's Plunder

[Laura Silver]

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?

[blackjohn]

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?

[Laura Silver]

Thank ye Blackjohn, those sites be exactly what I be lookin' for. Tis much appreciated, I owe ye.

[blackjohn]

My pleasure. Best of luck with your novel.