4 shilling coin weight and pin/broach

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I haven't gotten much time the last couple weeks to hunt. Found a few modern silvers and knock nacks, but these two items captured my interest. I found these two pieces by a new site where I suspect a 1700's/1800's swimming hole/trade area existed. I found the pin deep, where I've pulled some 1860 IHP's. The weight was also deep. Any info on these is welcome in regards to dating etc...

If these items are in fact older, it's time for this guy to go swimming!


Happy hunting.

 

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Here's an old weight found in South Jersey, 1/8" or so thick and holed -- is it a coin weight, apothecary weight...any ideas?? The vertical impression is interesting.

First thing that jumps to mind is a Loom Weight as it has a hole in it. What it is NOT is a coin or apothecary weight. It is had made so could be a simple pan/trade weight.

 

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