coin weight
coin weight
  • Object number
    A221
  • Description
    Square coin weight, moneyer's weight. Obverse: bust of bearded male with laurel wreath within a circle (James I)'; Reverse: a crowned 'XXS.' within a circle. Used to weigh a sovereign ( twenty shillings gold coin).
  • Production period
    early 17th century, circa 1620's
  • Object name
    coin weight, sovereign coin weight
  • Material
    copper alloy
  • Dimensions
    • width: 20 mm