Arabic glass standard weight for unknown coin (3.11g)

PART OF:
13 circular Arabic glass standard weights
Made:
800-1499CE in North Africa
One of a selection of thirteen Arabic Glass weights

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One of a selection of thirteen Arabic Glass weights
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Circular Arabic glass standard weight, dark purple (chipped), for unknown coin (3.11g), hexagram design, unsigned, North African, 800-1499CE .

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1927-1100/11
Materials:
glass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 20 mm x 18 mm, .00311kg
type:
coin weight, standard weight and glass weight
credit:
Dr. W.L. Hildburgh.