Coin Weights (2) James I Angel Weight, Obverse: Angel and Dragon, reverse: XI and S Crowned, VF with some adjustment marks and some edge cracks, Royal Mint 1821 Sovereign Weight, Obverse: Lion on Crown ROYAL MINT 1821, Reverse: CURt. WEIGHT SOVEREIGN, Good Fine
A set of portable balance scales by Avery de Grave, London, scale complete (no weights) to weigh 1lb, the balance pans stamped with crowned EIIR monogram 1955 and 1959, in excellent condition, with label 'Borough of Boston' affixed to the inside of the lid and stamped on the balance arm, in a self-contained wooden carrying box, comes with books (5) European Coin weights for English Coins, by Gerard Houben (1978), Scales and Balances by J.T.Graham (1981), Sovereign Balances Part 1 - Standard Rockers. by Michael A. Crawforth (1984), Sacra Moneta Lead Weights - The David Rogers Collection by Norman Biggs and Paul Withers (Galata 2001), and an auction catalogue Christie's - Scientific Instruments, Tools and Other Apparatus July 1996, all in good second-hand condition
Sovereign balance weights in brass (2) 97mm length, for weighing Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, one by Bourn, (John Bourn, Birmingham Brassfounder 1828-1850), the other unmarked, of similar style both in good second-hand condition, along with a Coin holder, to hold Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences and Threepences, this 67mm x 57mm x 14mm in good second-hand condition
Coin Weights (9) James I Weights (3) 22 Shilings (3) includes one example in 'Klippe' style, countermarked with crowned I on the obverse, 11 Shillings (3) includes one with Angel reverse, and 5 Shillings and 6 Pence (3) includes one with Angel reverse VF to EF a pleasing group
Coin Weights (2) Charles I Twenty Shillings weight, Reverse: Crowned .XX. .S. in two lines, VF and Ten Shillings weight Reverse: Crowned .X. .S. in two lines EF with a planchet clip
Italy - Milan a brass coin scale set 1756 with a set of 8 contemporary weights, the scale in excellent condition, the weights GVF to EF, in the original fitted case with a note inside the lid 'Bilancini fini della Fabbrica di Garlo Amadei in Milano nella Contrada de' Bossi al Num. 1756.'
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
Coin Weights (2) 1821 Royal Mint for Half Sovereign, Obverse: Lion on Crown, Reverse: 2Dw. 13 1/8 Gr: Near VF the obverse with some scratches, 1843 Obverse: Young Head of Victoria left, ROYAL MINT, Reverse 2Dw 13 1/8 Gr, GVF
Weights (11) includes Coin weights (9) Charles I to George III, and apothecaries weights (2) one 1847, the other an undated issue, in mixed grades VG to VF
Coin Weights from an old overseas collection, James I and Charles I (11) include Unite, Angel and Crown types, one on a square flan (Klippe-style) in mixed grades NVF to EF, a pleasing group
Coin Weights (22) a wide ranging group George III to Victoria includes Guinea, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Thirty-Six-Shilling types, in mixed grades some with lustre
Coin Weights (5) Portrait types (4) Guineas (2) William III undated, George III 1775 with Crowncountermark, Half Guineas (2) William III undated, George II undated, and Ireland George II 1760 VF to NEF an interesting group
Coin Weights (4) Guinea William III VG or better, Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint Good Fine, Half Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint NVF, Netherlands 1749 Ducat Weight Obverse Knight facing right, holds a bundle of arrows, Reverse: a lion facing right, on a plinth, C D below EF
Coin weighing scale in a wooden box along with three coin weights, a silvered plaque 115mm diameter showing a battle scene, beyond, a view of a town, along with World coins, Medals and tokens with many modern issues, and some China Ching dynasty and other cash coins in mixed grades (lot)
Coin Weights (12) James I 22 Shillings (Unite after 1612), Fine, Charles I 10 Shillings Near Fine, some pitting, Anne, Guinea About Fine/Fine, William III Guinea NVF, George II Half Guinea Near Fine, George III 5Dwt.6G Coined Before 1772 Near Fine, Uniface 2:16 Half Guinea Fine, Two Shillings and Sixpence, with Angel type obverse About Fine, 2*14 with cross in octagonal section at the top, countermarked WESTWOOD : Coined Before 1772 Fine, William III Half Guinea, low grade, SP 6:9/SP 6.9 VF, and another Guinea sized low grade and worn
Weights (9) Coin Weights (6), Apothecaries weights (3) and Threepence token undated, T.Pope and Co. Newhall Street, Birmingham/ Hop Pole Inn, D.W.Parker, Gloucester Road, Fine
Coin Weights (8) GB Noble W92, Fair, Rare, Portugal Three Pounds Twelve (3) W.1565, W.1613, W.1614 Fine to VF, Portugal Moidore (2) W.1445 and W.1454, Half Moidore (2) W.1425, W.1435 Fine to VF
Coin Weights (2) Charles I Unite, Good Fine with some pitting and 6 Shilling with the reverse of a similar style to the Angel reverse Good Fine with some corrosion
Weighing Scale with set of 5 weights, tweezers and stand (Made in India) cased, along with a mixed selection of 17th and 18th Century coin and apothecaries weights (32), and an additional set of 8 weights in a wooden box, varied state
Coin Weights (2) Charles I undated Obverse Crowned bust CAROLVS REX, Reverse smoothed, weight 8.35 grammes VF, William III undated Obverse Bust right GVLIELMVS . III. DEI GRA : REX Reverse Crown over Sceptres 1 GUINEA W weight 8.29 grammes Good Fine
Coin Weights (7) Charles I (3) for Gold Unite 19mm in brass NEF and pleasing, for Half Unite 17mm diameter in brass NVF, for Crown 14.5mm diameter in brass NEF/GVF, James I (4) for Spur Ryal of 15 Shillings, this square with Crowned XV S in two lines and Crowned II countermark in the top left corner, for Gold Double Crown in brass VF/GVF, for Unite of 22 Shillings 18.5mm diameter in brass, for Halfcrown 14mm diameter in brass About VF an interesting group
A decorative box with 17th and 18th Century CounterfeitThalers on the lid (15) containing two coin weights each for 100 Sovereign these unusual and seldom offered
Book 'Henfrey's Guide to English Coins' by Henry William Henfrey published by J.R.Smith London 1870, useful for weights, legends and mint signatures, reasonable condition
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