Record ID: NARC-7DCECD
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date (AD 1618-1800). The weight is flat and sub-square with chamfered edges. Both faces are stamped with a traditional symbol (2 drachms) and a rose or star. The metal is a dark green in colour with a smooth patina. The presence of the rose/star indicates a date between 1618 to around the 18th century (Biggs 1992, p. 8). Length: 17.34mm, Width: 15.35mm, Thickness: 3.72mm, Weight: 7.1g.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: NMS-1C6275
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy post medieval 1 drachm apothecary weight, square with bevelled edges. On each side is the stamped symbol for one drachm. 12mm x 12mm x 3mm, weight 3.46g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: SF-EC9A03
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible medieval or post-medieval apothecary weight. It is an irregular square shape with a slightly corroded surface. There is an unclear design stamped on to the outer face suggesting that the object may be an apothecary weight, but this is too faint to be deciphered. If the object is indeed an apothecary weight then a fifteenth or sixteenth century date range is suggested. Length: 16.69mm, width: 16.47mm, thickness: 5.05mm, weight: 11.22g
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromeswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-18AB01
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete Post Medieval copper alloy square apothecary weight with a stamped sunburst, dating AD1618-1900. The weights are stamped upon both faces with the same design. The weights are a dark coppery brown in colour. This type of weight was in use from 1618 to the 19th century. Similar apothecary weights on the database are LON-0B2CA5, LON-16E0F5 and LON-82A727 Dimensions: length: 10.01mm; width: 8.44mm; thickness: 2.44mm; weight: 1.34g Dimensions: length: 10.86mm; width: 9.24mm; thickness: 2.22mm; weight: 1.50g Dimensions: length: 11.23mm; width: 2.15mm; thickness: 1…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: NMS-C4B766
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy post medieval apothecary weight, square with bevelled edges. On each side is an unidentifiable stamped symbol with a rose below. 12mm x 12mm x 2mm, weight 3.47g.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: NMS-C49BF6
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy post medieval 2 drachm apothecary weight, square with bevelled edges. On each side is the stamped symbol for two drachm with a rose. 12mm x 15mm x 4mm, weight 7.36g.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: SOM-A3A921
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy apothecary's weight of post-medieval date. The weight is flat and nearly square with chamfered edges. It measures 15.2mm in length, 13.8mm in width, 5.4mm in thickness and weighs 6.6g. Both faces are stamped with a traditional symbol (2 drachms) and a rose or star. The presence of the rose/star indicates a date between 1618 to around the 18th century (Biggs 1992, p. 8).
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: SOM-A3439B
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy apothecary's weight of post-medieval date. The weight is flat and square with chamfered edges. It measures 15.9mm in length/width, 4.6mm in thickness and weighs 7.11g. Both faces are stamped with a traditional symbol (2 drachms) and a rose. The presence of the rose indicates a date between 1618 to around the 18th century (Biggs 1992, p. 8).
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: NMS-9F99D2
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval lead discoidal apothecaries' weight for 1 drachm with a circular stamped impression of either the letter H superimposed on the number 8 or the letter I or T flanked by two circles. Diameter 15mm. Thickness 2.5mm. Weight 3.74g / 57.6 grains. 1 drachm = 60 grains. 15th - 16th century. Field B
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-795BAD
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval 1 drachm apothecary weight dating to the period c. AD 1700 - 1900. Sqaure with bevelled edges. On each side is the stamped symbol for one drachm.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
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Record ID: NMS-52E61D
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy apothecaries' weight for 2 drachms, square and stamped with the traditional symbol on both faces. 15.1 x 14.2 x 4.7mm. Weight 7.62g / 117.6 grains (2 drachms = 120 grains). 17th - 19th century. Field CAW8
Created on: Saturday 17th December 2016
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2016
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Record ID: NMS-3F4744
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy weight, square & bi-faced, apothecaries' weight, decorated on both sides with the symbol for two drachms and a rose beneath, weight 7.48g.
Created on: Friday 16th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-44F408
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval apothecary weight. The weigh is circular shape and on both surfaces is the inscription J D 13 : 6. The weight measures 13.27mm in diameter and weighs 4.48g.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: SUR-93076C
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy apothecary weight both sides of which have a symbol for 1 drachm (3i) above a star. .
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: SOM-C2122F
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
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 round backed capital E joined to a y with two dots above it) with a rose above. It measure 11.6mm long, 10.4mm wide and is 1.9mm thick. It weighs 1.63 grams. The presense of the rose indicates this is of the type in use from 1618 AD to around the 18th century (Biggs 1992:8).
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Record ID: HESH-A0C56D
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin or apothecaries weight of post medieval date. It is square shaped in plan and rectangular in cross section. There is no inscription on the weight, the upper surface is decorated with five small drilled annulets / open rings. The lower face is flat plain, unmarked and unfiled. The weight is a mid green colour with well formed surface patina The weight measures 16.7mm width, 17.6mm width is 3.7mm thick and weighs 6.75 grams
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B5035
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy apothecaries' weight of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1800. It is square in form and rectangular in section with slightly bevelled sides. Both faces are stamped with a traditional mark of value for two drachms (7.78g). Compare Biggs, 1992: pp. 8-9. The weight is 16.7mm long, 16.3mm wide and 4.2mm thick. 7.31g.
Created on: Monday 11th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
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Record ID: NLM-3E1C2C
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy weight. Cast rectangular weight with bevelled ends. One side bears the incised inscription 2 SCRUPLES in a flowing script, and the other side bears two linked characters appearing as a backwards E and a Y. As a scruple under the 'Apothecaries' system' weighed 1.29gms the object is significantly underweight for its stated value. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Length: 13.2mm, Width: 9.1mm, Thickness: 2.8mm, Weight: 2.38gms.
Created on: Friday 17th June 2016
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: LIN-208013
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass, die-struck, 2 scruples apothecaries weight, made in 1847. Obverse: A Crown surrounded by lettering "REGISTER MARCH 1[6] 1847″ & this surrounded by "APOTHECARIES WEIGHT * W & T A". Reverse: Apothecary Symbol in Centre with Unit in Words 'Two' above, and below TWO SCRUPLES
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
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Record ID: SF-9C9D08
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval stamped apothecary weight. It is roughly square in shape. Both faces bear the inscribed symbol for 2 scruples. It survives in good condition. Brass apothecary weights began to be used in Britain around 1618 when the apothecaries were granted a Royal Charter (Biggs 1992, 8-9). The stamped form continued to be used until the 19th century when new die-struck forms were introduced (ibid., 10). Length: 12.17mm, width: 11.92mm, thickness: 2.35mm, weight: 2.53g
Created on: Sunday 21st February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.