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Coin Weights from Westminster Bank Limited in England. These Victorian-era brass coin weights were used for the large volume of silver and bronze coinage passing through Westminster Bank Limited in London. The largest weight was used to verify �5 worth of silver coin. The three smaller weights were used to measure �1, 50 pence, and 25 pence worth of bronze coins respectively. An approximately 5.1 x 4.7 x .75 inch wooden tray holds this impressive four-weight set. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15725 (realized $216).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11842 |
