Is this an apothecary weight ?

[tokens70]

Could someone tell me if this is an apothecary weight? it is solid brass & about 3/16" thick.
Thanks, C.
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[trikikiwi]

Yes.

Mike

 

[DirtyMike]

Sure look like it to me.

 

[Don in SJ]

Yes it is a 2 Dram weight, I have seen them listed as from the 1700's and in the 1800's. I have one also, but yours is in much better shape!

Don

 

[Mackaydon]

Yes, somewhat similar to #308 on this page:
http://www.simmonsgallery.co.uk/2001site/weights/MB45/05coin-weights.htm