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United States, c. 1870, a brass counterfeit coin detector manufactured by J. ALLENDER. This inst...

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United States, c. 1870, a brass counterfeit coin detector manufactured by J. ALLENDER. This inst...
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.    $475