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Description: | A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy, square double-sided coin weight for a Hungarian ducat (c. 1582-1604).This weight was made in Antwerp by Bernaert Foncq .Obverse: Standing figure of St Ladislaus holding a long axe on the right and an orb on the left in his right hand (sometimes he is represented holding an orb and sceptre). H-D at sides: H-D Hungaricus Ducatus = Hungarian Ducat. All within a circular beaded borderReverse: Hand with initials B-F at sides within a circular beaded borderFile marks are clearly visible on the reverse.15.45 x 15.39 x 2.05mm. Weight: 3.23g.The engraver seems to have crossed St Ladislaus with St Philip on this example (pers. comm. Paul Withers, 04/11/2012).Reference: Withers & Withers 1995: 10 and 60.
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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