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Description: | Post medieval weight; cast copper alloy trade weight of Charles I or II, dating from 1625-1685. The weight is circular with a raised lip around the edge on one face. Both faces have a small circular indent at the centre. The face with the lip is stamped on the lower section with three marks - the crowned letter 'C' indicating the monarch, the ewer of the Founders' Company and the sword which is the City of London (Guildhall) mark. These marks indicate that the weight was authenticated by the Founders' Company of London. It weighs the equivalent of about 2/5 oz.Diameter 26.6mm, thickness 3.6mm, weight 11.87gRef: Biggs "English Weights; an illustrated study", pages 48-67, especially pages 50-51.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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