Record ID: SOM-66FAC3
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy apothecaries weight for 2 scruples. It is rectangular and flat and stamped on both sides with the traditional symbol for 2 scruples (like a backwards capital E joined to a y with two dots above it) with a star above. It measure 12.3mm long, 10.5mm wide and is 2.8mm thick. It weighs 2.39 grams. This type of weight was in use from 1618 AD to the 19th century.
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2010
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