Post-Medieval 'Thirty Shillings' Coin Weight
Copper-alloy, 10.52 grams, 21.52 mm. 17th century AD. A square coin weight featuring on its upper surface a raised circular border enclosing a crown over XXX. This form of weight is associated with the reign of King James I (King of England 1603-25). The triple-X motif denotes thirty shillings. Reference: Murawski, P. Benet's Artefacts, Ely, 2003 item P18-0116. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.