SC - Penny worth/Pennyweight

[Decker, Terry D.]

Pennyworth and pennyweight are two separate items.  Pennyweight is 1/20 of a
Troy ounce while pennyworth is the amount which can be purchased by a penny.

If the recipe calls for a pennyworth, it is likely not calling for a
pennyweight, unless the two happen to coincide.

Bear

>     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?
>