Description
ND 18th Century George II, Portuguese Moidore Brass Coinweight, W.1486
A superb example of this English brass coin weight for a Portuguese moidore (4000 reis or 27 shillings). Produced by John Kirk of London. Well struck and lustrous with no discernible wear. Weight 165.6 grains.
O: IN* HOC* SIGNO* VINCES J748. Voided cross, a floreate cross ornament in each quarter.
R: A MOIDORE in an ornamented round cartouche, a palm branch to left, a laurel branch to right, a lion’s mask at top.
Listed in Withers, British Coin-Weights as W.1486. I would grade this piece Good Extremely Fine (Sheldon MS62) but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
