HKMAL collection
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.
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.
North America
Exonumia North America
1850