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Four Berrian Counterfeit Coin Detectors. Fine to Very Fine. All four items are nickel rocker scales that measure 9.5 x 2 x 0.5 inches, with a hole in the flat (non-slotted) side and slots for checking the weight, diameter, and thickness of all denominations of U.S. gold and silver coins from 25 cents to 20 dollars. All are inscribed Gold and Silver Counterfeit Coin Detector/Pat'd Feb. 27, 1877/U.S. Standard/Berrian M'F'G Co. N.Y. The first scale is in Very Fine condition, and includes marked postage increments from half ounce to two ounces for weighing letters, in addition to the usual coin slots. The second scale also includes both coin and postage measurements, and is the only known Berrian scale with a separate movable letter clip to hold a letter in place while weighing. A descriptive note from Eric P. Newman accompanies the scale. The third scale is similar to the others in all respects, except that it does not have the postage increments for weighing letters. The fourth scale has all the usual inscriptions and is slotted and marked for weighing both coins and letters, with a red number 19 pasted to the bottom. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15670 (realized $1680).
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