The cost of a sword in 1600

[loui]

Hi There, I am trying to find much a sword would have cost in the late 1500's/early 1600's. Does anyone have a ledger or receipt from a sword sale during that period?

 

Thanks very much.

 

Louis

[loiner1965]

  Louis Skebo said:

Hi There, I am trying to find much a sword would have cost in the late 1500's/early 1600's. Does anyone have a ledger or receipt from a sword sale during that period?

 

Thanks very much.

 

Louis

interesting question but i am afraid i do not know the answer but in comparison in europe in the middle ages a fully suited knight would be like purchasing a house in todays standards,

so lets say a full suit of armour would be in the region of £100,000 plus in todays terms

[Guido]

To keep this thread alive, under no circumstances go to the articles forum and read Markus' excellent article "Sword Prices, Origami and Samurai Income"!

[Ted Tenold]

I was just referencing this Guido! You're fast today....well, tonight for you..insomnia?? :lol: Yes, excellent article.

[Ted Tenold]

Also, for those interested in seeing some examples of the currency Markus's article mentions, go here:

 

http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english_ht ... re_gra.htm

 

Facinating stuff.

[loiner1965]

  Ted Tenold said:

I was just referencing this Guido! You're fast today....well, tonight for you..insomnia?? :lol: Yes, excellent article.

no flies on guido ted..........

[loui]

Thank you for the information, it is close to what I am looking for - although not exactly. I will keep looking.

 

Regards,

 

Louis