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13-08-2009, 23:01
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Re: It was your job to do, when you was a kid.
Without googling, I think a groat was 4d (4 old pence).
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14-08-2009, 11:51
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Re: It was your job to do, when you was a kid.
4 old pence for a goat, not bad!
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15-08-2009, 14:07
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Re: It was your job to do, when you was a kid.
A groat was equal to four pennies or a four penny piece
I can remember my grandad saying he didn't care a groat...... so it can't have been much. Can Cashman not remmber them I think they were still around in the 1850's!! |
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15-08-2009, 14:32
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15-08-2009, 16:43
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Re: It was your job to do, when you was a kid.
I agree with Westender - £19.18 9 3/4 Anyone remember ship halfpennies, or Honolulu pennies?
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