2 Scruples - H. T. Phila. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) ND front 2 Scruples - H. T. Phila. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) ND back
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2 Scruples - H. T. Phila. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) ND

 
Brass 2.6 g 16.9 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Weights › Apothecaries' weights
Value
2 Scruples
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
16.9 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#343003
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO SCRUPLES
Эii
★ H. T. PHILA. ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Frequent die rotation.
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.