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Description: | A slightly worn and damaged copper-alloy circular trade weight of post-medieval date (probable 17th century to 18th century). The obverse has a raised outer rim and within the central recess there is an impressed ewer at the centre set within two concentric circles( the ewer being the mark of the London Company of Founders). There may be an impressed sword set at 2 o'clock but wear prevents definite identification of this. It is notable that the ewer is unusually large and unlike on comparable weights is positioned centrally rather than around the 'clock face' of the weight, there are no initial marks to indicate the reigning monarch. The reverse is blank. At 6.4g (equivalent to 98 grains or 0.23 oz) the weight is probably a slightly worn 1/4 oz 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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