Gaucher, what kinds of money do you use? What are the relative values of the different kinds?
Calais is a trading city so we use all sorts of money. There’s still a lot of English money floating around, we used to be under the English flag…plus we’re so close to Dover. There has always been a lot of Spanish money in Flanders, and these days there is even more, although the value is dropping now that we’ve kicked them out. French money is the best. Why is that? It’s easiest to remember. You can look at a coin and tell what it is worth without having to weigh it. How much does dinner at the inn cost? How much does a horse cost? How much does a skilled worker make per month? Dinner at our inn costs 2-4 sou. We’re cheaper than most places because we cater to tradesmen and locals – not nobles. But our food is much better than most. I have no idea how much a horse costs. Fifty ecus? Something outrageous. Ask my father. As for a skilled laborer’s wages, about 12 sou is right. Less if you feed them. Oh, and Jews and foreigners make even less. What system do you use to describe what t
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