5 Penny Weights ND front 5 Penny Weights ND back
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5 Penny Weights ND

 
Brass 7.81 g 22.73 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Weights › Coin weights
Value
5 pence (¼)
Composition
Brass
Weight
7.81 g
Diameter
22.73 mm
Thickness
2.58 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#158893
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Pennyweights were and are used in the weighing of precious metals and are still used by dentists in the measurement of the metal used in dental crowns etc