A British Sixpence in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 GBP today.
A person born in 1885 and still alive will, on his birthday this year, turn (2009 - 1885) = 124
1885 - 1822 = 63
The value of the Morgan 1885 half dime varies based on its condition. This coin in mint condition is valued at over 2,200.00 as of 2014.
If you are asking can you view an 1885 version of the King James Bible, Sure you can if you know where one is and if the owner will allow it.
Einstein graduated in 1885
$0.15 of 1885 dollars would be worth: $3.57 in 2012.
A British 1885 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £6 to £55 GBP. A British 1885 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,500 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The worlds first practical automobile, the Benz Patent Motorwagen sold for 2,000 goldmarks in 1885. That is equivilant to around $508 in that days money. In todays money that is equal to around $12,000.
There were officially no cars in 1885. But Karl Benz had actually built the very first practical automobile in late 1885. It was called the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. It had a single cylinder engine putting out .9 h.p. It had 3 wheels and was steered with a tiller. It sold for $1,000 which is equal to around $24,000 in todays 2014 money.
A person born in 1885 and still alive will, on his birthday this year, turn (2009 - 1885) = 124
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It would be 5% of 1885, or 1885 times 0.05, which is 94.25
British coins minted from 1885 to 1930 would include - Five Pound (gold) Two Pound (gold) Sovereign (One Pound)(gold) Half-Sovereign (Ten Shillings)(gold) Crown (Five Shillings)(silver) Double-Florin (Four Shillings)(silver) Halfcrown (Two Shillings and sixpence)(silver) Florin (Two Shillings)(silver) Shilling (silver) Sixpence (silver) Groat (Fourpence)(silver) Threepence (silver) Maundy Sets (4d, 3d, 2d and 1d)(silver) Penny (bronze) Halfpenny (bronze) Farthing (quarter Penny)(bronze) There were other coins minted by the Royal Mint during this period, but they were primarily for the use of some of the Colonies and were not circulated in Britain.
Normally one would multiply by 80+ (say 82) to get the modern 'equivalent'. (6,500 x 82 = 533,000). Relative costs were different 120 years ago. Food, for example, was relatively cheap and so was accommodation. For £6,500 you could have bought a huge, splendid house in a desirable part of London in 1885 ...
900
A denomination would help be more specific please.
US-born poet Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was born October 30, 1885. He died at age 87. In 2015, he would have been 130 years old.