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MEDIEVAL and Later Weights

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Coin Weights

WMA 7193

Florin Coin Weight. A square copper alloy coin-weight for checking the gold florin (= ducat). The obverse depicts a fleur-de-lis, the reverse is plain. 3.1g. Circa 16th century. 15.1 x 15.3 mm x 2.1 mm thick. The florin was first struck in Florence in 1252. It was one of the earliest internationally accepted bullion coins and was widely imitated.

£25.00

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WMA 7174

Stuart Period Coin Weight. A copper alloy rectangular coin weight for the angel of James I. Obverse: Crown over X.S (10 shillings), all within beaded circle (Crowned ’I’ verification mark to left) Reverse: St. Michael slaying dragon, all within beaded circle. 3.8g. Early 17th century. 14.6 x 14.8mm x 2.74mm thick.

£30.00

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Trade Weights

WMA 7448

Medieval Trade Weight. A large shield shaped lead trade weight decorated with a single fleur-de-lis. There are remains of an iron attachments on the rear. 254.1g. 14th-16th Century. Lincolnshire. 53mm x 42mm x 16mm.

£50.00

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WMA 7454

Medieval Trade Weight. A good sized, shield shaped lead trade weight, decorated with a lion rampant on a raised stepped shield. There are remains of an iron attachments on the rear. 110.0g. 14th-16th Century. 42mm x 35mm x 14mm.

£45.00

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WMA 6775

Medieval Trade Weight. A good sized, shield shaped lead trade weight, decorated with a lion rampant on a raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at 12 o'clock. 103.4g. 14th-16th Century. Yorkshire. 48mm x 33mm x 13mm.

£45.00

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WMA 7447

Medieval Trade Weight. A good sized, shield shaped lead trade weight, decorated with a lion rampant on a raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at 12 o'clock. 62.0g. 14th-16th Century. Lincolnshire. 35mm x 28mm x 12mm.

£35.00

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WMA 7455

Medieval Trade Weight. A shield shaped lead trade weight, decorated with a lion rampant on a raised stepped shield. 46.0g. 14th-16th Century. 33mm x 25mm x 13mm.

£40.00

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WMA 7476

Medieval Lead Weight. A lead ’standing weight’ with octagonal tapering body and integral pierced lug. 73.8g. 12th-13th century. Norman Biggs, English Weights, p. 41. Lincolnshire. 46mm x 21mm.

£10.00

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Spindle Whorls

WMA 7473

Medieval Decorated Spindle Whorl. A biconical cast lead spindle whorl. Both sides are decorated with a pseudo legend of differing random letters. 38.6g. 12th-15th century. Lincolnshire. 27mm x 11mm.

£35.00

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WMA 7474

Medieval Decorated Spindle Whorl. A biconical cast lead spindle whorl. Decorated on both sides with moulded lines and pellets. 26.6g. 12th-15th century. Lincolnshire. 24mm x 11mm.

£12.00

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WMA 7475

Medieval Decorated Spindle Whorl. A biconical cast lead spindle whorl. Decorated on both sides with moulded lines that radiate from the centre. 48.3g. 12th-15th century. Lincolnshire. 27mm x 14mm.

£10.00

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