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Description: | A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD).The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Four stamped marks are present. These consist of a 'Crowned G' for George I (AD 1714 to AD 1727); A sword of St Paul (representing London); a Ewer representing the London Founder's Company and a Capital A indicating that it on the Averdepois weight system. The reverse is plain and undecorated.The weight is a mid green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.It measures 32.0 mm in diameter, and is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 23.5 grams (0.83 oz).Originally it was probably a one ounce weight, and due to abrasion, has lost some mass. Weights of this style are normally 18th Century in dating.
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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