Unofficial 'Lion & Annulet' Penny Weight 012896

Unofficial 'Lion & Annulet' Penny Weight 012896
Unofficial 'Lion & Annulet' Penny Weight
Copper alloy, 5.85 grams, 20.47 mm. Circa 17th-18th century AD. A rectangular weight with four annulets and an unofficial lion passant mark. This mark resembles the standard mark used in hallmarking and was stamped into unofficial weights by jewellers to give them an official cosmetic appearance. Ref: Bullion Weights an Outlined Catalogue by Norman Biggs, page 20. A good example in very fine condition.
£25.00  

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