![]() With the introduction of the third edition (and the d20 System), the trend toward decimalization reached its logical conclusion the platinum piece doubled in value to 10 gp (from the earlier 5 gp), so that with the exception of the electrum piece, each coin is exactly one tenth the value of the coins “above” it, i.e.: 1 pp = 10 gp = 100 sp = 1,000 cp. ![]() Third Edition and Beyond 1 gp = 10 sp = 100 cp = 2 ep = 1/ 10 pp With 2e, a return to the simple decimal system was made, presumably due to the familiarization of most players with such a system. Second Edition AD&D 1 gp = 10 sp = 100 cp = 2 ep = 1/ 5 pp Īs expected any DM who tried to follow this rule and gave out enough wealth that his players could easily get to the next level quickly found themselves in a death spiral of having to giving out more and more treasure to “one up” the previous adventure resulting in the dreaded Monty Haul campaign. It was even worse regarding leveling up as the cost of doing so was the “Level of the trainee character × 1,500 gp = Weekly cost during study/training” with the number of weeks being 1 to 4 depending on how good the player role played. It should be mentioned that by the rules in the DMG a character was supposed to "automatically expend not less than 100 gold pieces per level of experience per month". An avoirdupois ounce is 0.9114 Troy ounce and an avoirdupois pound is 14.58 Troy ounces (1.215 Troy pounds).Īs part of the default monetary system of all editions and versions of D&D, the gp is a staple of the system, but its relative value varies depending on edition.ġ gp = 10 sp = 50 cp = 2 ep (or 1/ 2 ep) = 1/ 5 pp (meaning 5 gp = 1 Platinum Piece) ġ gp = 10 sp = 50 cp = 2 ep = 1/ 5 pp (meaning 5 gp = 1 Platinum Piece) ġ gp = 10 sp = 100 cp = 2 ep = 1/ 5 pp (meaning 5 gp = 1 Platinum Piece) First Edition AD&D 1 gp = 20 sp = 200 cp = 2 ep = 1/ 5 pp Īs can be seen, an attempt at replicating a real world economy was made the 20 sp = 1 gp corresponds to the pre-decimalisation British system of 20 shillings to a Pound Sterling. It should be noted that the avoirdupois ounce and pound is different than the Troy ounce and pound (which is used for precious metals). Starting in Second Edition AD&D and continuing through Third, Fourth, and Fifth Editions, gold pieces are considered to weigh approximately a third of an avoirdupois ounce (9 grams) each, which equal about fifty gp to an avoirdupois pound, while maintaining the size. ![]() Indeed, in these editions of the game, the basic unit of weight/ encumbrance is either the “coin” ( cn in Basic D&D) or the “ Gold Piece Weight” (gpw), either of which equals one tenth of a pound. In “Basic” D&D (and previous editions) and First Edition AD&D, despite the described weight, gold pieces are considered to weigh a tenth of an avoirdupois pound (1.6 avoirdupois ounces) each for encumbrance purposes, with 10 gp weighing one avoirdupois pound. In coin form, it is generally described as “approximately the size and weight of a United States half-dollar coin” meaning 30.6mm in diameter and weighing 11.5 grams (approximately 40 to an avoirdupois pound). The gold piece is generally considered to be a coin, though ingots or trade bars made of gold or other materials may be worth multiple gold pieces. 4 Gold coins in different campaign settings.
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