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Pre-decimalization, a pound was 240 pence. So 15 pence a week is 3.25 pounds a year. There were 20 pence in a shilling, so that's 3 shillings a month.
A 17th century sailor could reasonably expect 19 shillings a month. So 3 in the 16th is pretty reasonable for a poor sailor who can't afford to argue about it.
A 17th century sailor could reasonably expect 19 shillings a month. So 3 in the 16th is pretty reasonable for a poor sailor who can't afford to argue about it.