DownNDirty
Bronze Member
I found this trade weight about a year ago on a late 17th/18th century plantation and I've been trying to figure out what the symbols stand for.
I know that the "A" is for avoirdupois, which is a system of weights based on the principal that 16 ounces equals one pound, and the dagger signifies that it was made in London. What I need help on is the other two symbols. This one looks (to me at least) like a crown over either a "G" (George) or "C" (Charles).
The second one I have no clue about, other than it looks like a possible double strike of a symbol.
Here is the front side
I am mainly wanting to find out the era/time period that it was manufactured, to estimate the approximate age.
Thanks
Glenn
I know that the "A" is for avoirdupois, which is a system of weights based on the principal that 16 ounces equals one pound, and the dagger signifies that it was made in London. What I need help on is the other two symbols. This one looks (to me at least) like a crown over either a "G" (George) or "C" (Charles).
The second one I have no clue about, other than it looks like a possible double strike of a symbol.
Here is the front side
I am mainly wanting to find out the era/time period that it was manufactured, to estimate the approximate age.
Thanks
Glenn
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