French
Coin
scale Pic CS 58 made by Jecker, Paris end of the 18th c. |
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The beam of this scale was graduated from 1 to 4 1/2 gros by 6 grain division, with additional marks for Louis DŽors of 24 and 48 l. The second half of the graduation is divided by 12 for each gros ( what that ever used for... I do not know ! |
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These version were also provided with a short arc graduated in grains for ascertaining discrepancies. A additional loose weight which could be hooked onto the end of the beam, increasing the capacity to 6 1/2 gros for the heavier coins. ( This info and a nice picture are found in the book "Weiging coins" from M.A. Crawforth ) |
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