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how many grains is a scruple??
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i came across some small coins and they have something about a certain scale co. on them so i'm guessing they are check weights of some sort.... there are scuples, drakmas?, and something like half a drakma in the container...... anyone know what these are? thanks jjb
 
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drakma It was the standard unit of silver coinage at most ancient Greek mints
scuple= 20grs
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thanks...... i wonder where i got em at Confused
 
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I would check the weight of those against a KNOWN standard before I fully trusted it to be correct. Coins are supposed to be pretty well calibrated in all physical characteristics, at least in the US and I would assume elsewhere. My electronic scale purchased long ago (before any of the reloading companies rebranded others scales) came with a 50 gram check weight.
For a reloader it is a bit excessive, but I do have some check weight in the grains (of interest) range that I use occasionally.

It has always checked right on.

I use my trusty ol Lyman for normal reloading purposes anyway.

Bought the electronic scale to weigh cast projies, but never fully got into that project (yet).



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According to my old 'Shorter Oxford' (only two volumes), a scruple is indeed 20 grains or one-third of a drachm. The drachm is usually spelt dram these days but I can't find any such thing as a scuple.

So, let us take all care with our powder measurements, if not their spellings.
 
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Is that where the saying "he has no scruples" come from? clap


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Well, Saeed, your meaning came first (c.1526) it seems, referring to fine degrees of morality (cf something was pricking his conscience etc).

The weight dates to at least 1564, as a small, sharp or pointed stone (which might cause discomfort in your shoe - hence, perhaps, the link with the other meaning.)
 
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Is that where the saying "he has no scruples" come from? clap


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