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Coin scales

Scope note

Scales, in use predominantly from the 13th to the 18th century, for weighing coins to prevent the circulation of pieces that were light or clipped.

This term has 4 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object category
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000195981

Broader Terms used

<weighing devices by function>

Equivalent Terms used

coin scale

Created

13yrs ago

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