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Description: | A copper-alloy uniface coin weight for a gold angel coin.The sub-rectangular weight bears the relief-stamped image of St. Michael standing right, spearing the dragon, with a circular groove border surrounding. The plain reverse displays numerous file marks and has a casting flaw.Length: 13.5mm; width: 12.3mm; thickness: 4.4mm. Weight: 4.89g.This piece is probably of continental manufacture and dates to the 16th or 17th century (see Withers and Withers 1995: 22).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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