COIN SCALES, A Napoleonic Period set of French coin scales contained in a shaped rectangular frui

COIN SCALES, A Napoleonic Period set of French coin scales contained in a shaped rectangular fruitwood () box, hinged lid with closing hooks, the steel balance complete with brass pans, the case with recess for four cup weights and lidded recess for grain weights, the inner lid with printed “Table de monnaies d’or et d’argent qui ont cours dans les différens Etats de l’Europe, avec la designation de leur poids …”, the list includes “Ecu de 6 liv de France” and “Pièce de 5 fr. De France”, the case 170mm x 50mm x 19mm. In excellent order. The silver 6-Livres was struck between 1793-1794, year II, whilst the 5-Francs was introduced in year IV, 1795. The chart also includes the regal “Louis”, suggesting the set could date as early as the Directory (1795-1799).