numismatic - Coin Auctions

Lot 258 - numismatic means of payment - Romano House of Stamp sales ltd Auction 31- Numismatic, Rare coins, Banknotes, Unique Maps

Brass Sovereign Rocker Balance. This simple brass see-saw balance was used to test the gold sovereign coin and its half for wear, and to detect counterfeit coins. It is made with slot gauges to check both the diameter and thickness of the two gold coins. The scale is marked with the royal crown, the words Sovereign Warranted. It is made in England

Romano House of Stamp sales ltd Auction 31- Numismatic, Rare coins, Banknotes, Unique Maps