It may refer to a dwt or Pennyweight which is equal to 1.5551 grams. It is one of the old measures of gold & since spices were once sold for equal weights of gold..... Hej! Olaf who will be visiting Denver in April to see "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga" > > Anyone have an idea how much a "penniworth" of Nutmeg or Ginger or cloves > > is?