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You seem to have answered your own question. If you're trying to convert shillings and sixpence into modern pence, it becomes 17 pounds and 47.5 pence.
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In Frank O'Connor's My Oedipus Complex what is the meaning of the phrase Seventeen and six?
"Seventeen and six" is short for "seventeen shillings and sixpence." no thepharase is not that is x beween one
What was the silver coinage issue of 1894?
British silver coins minted in 1894 included the Crown (Five Shillings), Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence), Florin (Two Shillings), Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence.
What is the original value of a British Halfcrown?
A Halfcrown is the eqivalent of Two Shillings and Sixpence. A Crown was Five Shillings.
How many Sixpences in a Halfcrown?
A predecimal Half-Sovereign was equal to 10 Shillings. A predecimal Crown was equal to 5 Shillings. A predecimal Halfcrown was equal to 2 Shillings and Sixpence (or 2 and a half Shillings). So there would be 4 Halfcrowns in a Half-Sovereign.
What were the coins circulating during the time of James I?
The coins of James I are as follows -First Coinage 1603-1604Gold coins -Sovereign (20 Shillings)Half-Sovereign (10 Shillings)Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)Silver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennySecond Coinage 1604-1619Gold coins -Rose-ryal (30 Shillings)Unite (20 Shillings)Spur-Ryal (15 Shillings)Angel (10 Shillings)Half-angel (5 Shillings)Double-crownBritain crownThistle crown (4 Shillings)HalfcrownSilver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennyCopper coins -FarthingThird Coinage 1619-1625Gold coins -Rose-ryal (30 Shillings)Laurel (20 Shillings)Spur-Ryal (15 Shillings)Angel (10 Shillings)Half-laurel (10 Shillings)Quarter-laurel (5 Shillings)Silver coins -Crown (5 Shillings)Halfcrown (2 Shillings and Sixpence - 2/6)ShillingSixpenceHalfgroatPennyHalfpennyCopper coins -FarthingIn 1612, all coins had their value increased by 10%, but seem to have reverted to their original values by 1619.
What is two shillings and sixpence worth in dollars?
Two Shillings and Sixpence does not have a value in dollars or any other currency. It is part of a long redundant or obsolete currency. The value of Two Shillings and Sixpence was represented by the Halfcrown coin until Britains decimalisation in 1971 when the coin was withdrawn along with most other British predecimal coins. At decimalisation, the value converted to 12.5 New Pence. In 1971, Two Shillings and Sixpence had the purchasing power of about £2.84 GBP today. In 1971, Two Shillings and Sixpence had the purchasing power of about $4.57 USD today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
How much is 2 Shillings and Sixpence worth in Euro today?
Two Shillings and Sixpence, or a Halfcrown, has been a part of the British currency for hundreds of years. I will assume that you mean a more recent year prior to the currency becoming redundant. Two Shillings and Sixpence GBP in 1966 had the purchasing power of about £1.56 GBP today. Two Shillings and Sixpence GBP in 1966 had the purchasing power of about €0.80 EUR today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
How much did the mad hatters hat cost?
10/6 or ten shillings and sixpence.
Is a Halfcrown worth more than a tanner?
A "Tanner" is a British colloquial term for a Sixpence. A "Halfcrown" is Two Shillings and Sixpence. There are five Sixpences (Tanners) in a Halfcrown.
What is the value of a British Military Authority Two Shillings and sixpence note?
The British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note was issued from 1942 for the duration of WW2 and for the subsequent occupation forces. A British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note, in very good condition, might fetch anything up to £12 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to more accurately identify the note and make a valuation.
What symbols for pounds shillings and pence?
Pound; l (lower-case L) or more commonly, £ with an extra cross-bar. Shilling (i.e. 12 pennies); s (lower-case), or /- if there are no 'pound' units, and no pennies. Pennies; d (lower-case). example: Two pounds, five shillings and sixpence.... £2 5s 6d five shillings.... 5/- five shillings and sixpence.... 5/6d
What is thirty-two and sixpence worth in US Dollars?
You refer to a redundant or obsolete currency which no longer has an exchange rate with any other currency.Thirty-two and Sixpence, would be 32 Shillings and Sixpence (32/6) or, One Pound, Twelve Shillings and Sixpence (£1/12/6).At Britain's conversion to decimal currency in 1971, £1/12/6 in the old currency would have become £1.62 in the new currency.One Pound remained One Pound.Twelve Shillings converted to 60 New Pence.Sixpence converted to 2.5 New Pence for which there was no equivalent new coin.
