> Would an amount of one hundred and thirty carolus guldens be considered a > large amount in 1654? > > Nora You might find something useful in these sources: Silver Coins Compared 1670-1730 <http://www.pierre-marteau.com/currency/coins/silver.html> Historic Currency Calculator <http://www.dutchancestrycoach.com/historic-calculator.php> -- Bob Sullivan Schenectady Digital History Archive <http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/> Schenectady County (NY) Public Library