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Description: | A post-medieval copper-alloy square coin weight possibly for a half ('spur') ryal of James I, tariffed at XVIs, VId, indicating it related to coins of the revalued 2nd coinage, dating to 1612-1619. One side seemingly depicts a spur with central rose; the other a mark of value with a crown above: the 's' denoting shilling might be discernible.These weights were replaced by round ones with similar designs post-1632 (Withers and Withers 1995, 38).Highly corroded, the coin weight measures 15.2mm by 14.9mm, 3.8mm thick and weighs 5.32 grams (81.94 grains).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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