Pair of 17th–18th Century Portuguese Gold Coin Weights — Moi...

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Pair of 17th–18th Century Portuguese Gold Coin Weights — Moidore & Half Moidore A matched pair of antique brass coin weights for Portuguese gold Moidore coins, widely used in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries for international trade. These merchant weights were employed to verify the correct standard of circulating gold coinage and to detect clipping or underweight pieces. Comprising: • 1 Moidore weight — stamped “1 MOIDOR” with maker’s mark W • ½ Moidore weight — stamped “½ MOIDOR” with maker’s mark W Both examples display attractive aged patina, clear period lettering, and honest handling wear consistent with commercial use. Such weights were essential tools for bankers, merchants, and goldsmiths dealing in foreign gold coin. Material: Brass Date: Late 17th to mid-18th century Origin: Britain (for Portuguese trade coinage) Condition: Very good for type, with legible stamps and pleasing age tone A desirable pair of early trade artefacts, ideal for collectors of numismatics, maritime commerce, or Georgian-period mercantile history.