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Description: | A post-Medieval cast copper-alloy circular trade weight (1727-1760 AD).The weight is circular in plan and has a raised rim which has a width of 2.59mm.The sides are bevelled with the top of the rim slightly wider than the base. The upper face is stamped with an initial 'G' surmounted by a crown, a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) and a sword of St Paul (for the City of London). The 'G' probably denotes George II (Biggs 1992: 53).The weight has a smooth matt green patina. The rear face is flat and has substantial multi-directional file marks.Upper diameter: 18.18mm; lower diameter: 17.86mm; thickness: 3.63mm. Weight: 6.34g. (0.2235 ounces).
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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