1718 Irish Coin Weight & Cuff Links Still Connected & Thimble & Leather Ornamental

[Cross Potent]

1718 Irish Coin Weight & Cuff Links Still Connected & Thimble & Leather Ornamental

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[Bill D. (VA)]

Wow CP - that coin weight must be one of the most unique finds that has come from that site. I've never seen one that was dated - didn't even know they existed. Very cool!! Love the cuffs too.

 

[Ahab8]

Wow that coin weight is super cool man. And those links....awesome

 

[villagenut]

As always...awesome finds.Love those cuff links!

 

[Cross Potent]

Wow CP - that coin weight must be one of the most unique finds that has come from that site. I've never seen one that was dated - didn't even know they existed. Very cool!! Love the cuffs too.

Very pleased with it. Had no idea what it was until I got home to check the net. Its a weight for a gold coin just dont know which. Got it on video today too.

 

[trdking]

Can't wait to see the coin weight all cleaned up! Love the cuff link. Anyone know what the tear drop is?

 

[Silver Searcher]

You sure do have a great site.. a real good chance of very early silver there.

SS

 

[Ahab8]

Very pleased with it. Had no idea what it was until I got home to check the net. Its a weight for a gold coin just dont know which. Got it on video today too.

Imagine if you found the gold coin to go wit it

 

[Cross Potent]

Imagine if you found the gold coin to go wit it

Yeah, I can hope but this place is thin. I did get a few dozen bits of lead and pewter. Nothing would surprise me though.

 

[Cross Potent]

Can't wait to see the coin weight all cleaned up! Love the cuff link. Anyone know what the tear drop is?

Doubt I'l try to do anything else to it. That corrosion looks stubborn. The tear drop thing is a leather ornamental. Dont know what exactly its supposed to represent but I found 4 or 5 like this at the site.

 

[Silver Searcher]

The coin weight is Irish, Irish coin weights of the 17th and 18th centuries are generally made of brass. The weights which were most commonly produced were those designed for weighing the most common coins in circulation (typically English Guineas and Half Guineas) whilst weights for more obscure coins were produced in smaller quantities and are consequently scarcer.

SS

 

[Patriot Relics]

Cross,

That site certainly does not disappoint- killer finds!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Here's a website I found that has more info on Irish coin weights:

https://www.pinterest.com/oldcurrencyexch/irish-coin-weights/

 

[Cross Potent]

The coin weight is Irish, Irish coin weights of the 17th and 18th centuries are generally made of brass. The weights which were most commonly produced were those designed for weighing the most common coins in circulation (typically English Guineas and Half Guineas) whilst weights for more obscure coins were produced in smaller quantities and are consequently scarcer.

SS

Thanks SS. I searched all over the net and cant find this one. I found many 1718s and even one for 4d 8g but none 4d 14g. Surely I'll find an example so I can know what it was made for.

 

[Cross Potent]

Here's a website I found that has more info on Irish coin weights:

https://www.pinterest.com/oldcurrencyexch/irish-coin-weights/

thanks Bill, saw that one. One thing I notice is all kinds of abbreviations for the denomination like Decimo, Quinto, etc. Mine says Quatro so I assume its a 1/4 of a unit which is why I think it could poss be a 2 escudos doubloon weight.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Thanks SS. I searched all over the net and cant find this one. I found many 1718s and even one for 4d 8g but none 4d 14g. Surely I'll find an example so I can know what it was made for.

I couldn't either perhaps a quarter guinea or something. Perhaps a rarer type.

SS

 

[park pirate]

Awesome as always....

 

[Bramblefind]

Awesome find! I have a small book about coin weights "Lions Ships & Angels" (Withers) and it shows this for the 4 dwt 14 1/2gr. Portuguese 2 Escudos.

 

[Cross Potent]

Awesome find! I have a small book about coin weights "Lions Ships & Angels" (Withers) and it shows this for the 4 dwt 14 1/2gr. Portuguese 2 Escudos.

Thank you! Thats it. I can see the 1/2 on mine now.

 

[WildWildBill]

dude, you are tearing it up! I never remember your name for the site, but when I see Mid Atlantic/East Coast I pay attention! That is some amazing relics you find! Keep it up!