# Scale, Merchant's > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Adventuring Gear | > | **Cost** | 5 gp | > | **Weight** | 3 lb. | --- ## Description A small balance scale with a set of counterweights used to measure the precise weight of coins, gems, and other valuable goods. Essential for merchants, jewelers, and treasure hunters who need to assess the exact value of what they've found. --- ## Properties - Allows precise weighing of items up to **2 pounds**. - Can be used to **detect counterfeit coins** or **assess the purity of gems** with a successful Intelligence check (DM's discretion).