Set of Apothecaries' weights (drachm/grain)

Accession #: 2010065

Description: Low value weights used by apothecaries and in pharmacy.
Known as 'flats'
Grains 5, 4,3, 2, 1, and 5
Drachms 2, 1, and below. 1 scruple = 1.3 gm = 0.046 oz = 20 grains = 1 scruple
3 scruples = 1 apothecaries' drachm

1 apothecaries' drachm = 3.89 gm = 0.14 oz = 60 grains
8 apothecaries' drachm = 1 apothecaries' oz

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Acquired: 18/02/2011