2 Drachms - H. Troemner (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; ʒij) ND
| Brass | 7.7 g | 21 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Weights › Apothecaries' weights |
| Value | 2 Drachms |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#184657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO DRACHMS
3ij
H. TROEMNER
PHILADA.
Comment
Apothecaries Weights used by Pharmacists until the late 1960's in counter-balance scales.Henry Troemner, German immigrant to Philadelphia founded a company in his name (1844) that made scales and balances of the finest quality. The company made scales for the U.S. mint in Philadelphia, as well as other Nations. The company is still in business today.
