Other coins from this collection Other coins from Exonumia North America This coin is not for sale or trade Added on: 29-Jan-2010
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Description:
Pharmacist's or druggist's weights manufactured by H. Troemner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1800's. Denomination: 2 Drachms. Henry Troemner began business in 1838 as a manufacturer of scales & weights. His scales were of such good quality that in 1856 he received a contract to make scales for use by the U. S. Mint. Brass, 21mm, very thick. The 3ii in the center is actually an apothecary's symbol indicating the weight.
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North America
UNC (Uncirculated) 1850 |