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Portugal Coin Weight

Inventory Number: 27336
Object Type:
Brief Description: Brass weight for the Portuguese gold dobra of 8 escudos (called the 'double johannes'). First issued by John V (1706-50). English value £3-12 (under George II and III).
Primary Inscriptions: L S / 3.12'
Collection Group:
Material(s): Brass
Dimensions:
Height Width Depth Diameter Unit
28 mm

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