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Description: | A cast copper alloy square coin weight for a Unite of James I, issued in 1612.It is square in plan, and rectangular in section. It measures 19.15mm in length, 19.72mm in width, 3.95 mm thick and weighs 8.2 grams (126.5 grains or 0.29 oz).The surfaces are badly worn and abraded. It is possible to see a half figure of James I, standing right with an orb and sceptre on the reverse, with the legend I R BRI starting at 9 o'clock. The obverse has a Crown above roman numerals XXII and a small S.The weight is a dark green colour, with an even patina. The edges and surfaces exhibit signs of damage, probably sustained through its presence in the ploughsoil. Unites at this mass / value were issued in 1612 and went out of use in 1632 when square weights became illegal. The original weight would have been 155 grains (10.04 grams), however due to abrasion, our example weighs less than the original weight.
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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