| Description: |
United States, c. 1870, a brass counterfeit coin detector manufactured by J. ALLENDER.
This instrument had five places for each of the current American gold coins, which were
the $1, $2. 50, $5, $10 & $20. With use of a small counterweight, each coin had to
balance on the scales' counterpoise or else be deemed a fraud. There was a slot to test
for each coin's thickness as well as weight. This scale was stamped J. ALLENDER PATENT
PENDING. L: 21.5 cm. Perfect condition. |
