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WEIGHT
Unique ID: WREX-C98440
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Complete copper alloy trade weight of Post-medieval date. The weight is circular with a raised rim dating to 1603-1625. Stamped on its upper surface with the Sword of the City of London; a 'ewer' coffee pot, which is the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders who were controllers of sizing and marking weights in London, and a crowned I indicating that it was issued during the reign of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625).The object has a pale green patina.
Diameter: 38.5mm; thickness: 6.6mm; weight: 53.3g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1625
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.6 mm
Weight: 53.3 g
Diameter: 38.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th October 2017 - Monday 15th January 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Wrexham museum entry receipt 1239
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