Mystery Copper Coin

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Even if it is a coin, I'm sure that its identity will remain a mystery.

 

Where did it come from, and what is the diameter and weight? Coins were often filed down in the 1800s to re-engrave e.g. love tokens.

I have a George III penny that was filed down and re-engraved for a transported convict to give to their mother. It no longer has any remnants of the George III penny, but the size, weight, engraved date and use as a convict token make it pretty certain.

George III Penny, 1797

Copper. 36mm, 25g (KM 618). "When this you see, remember me, dear mother 1827". "C.P to R.P", crown, rose, thistle and shamrock.

 

What are the dimensions ? Does it register on a Metal Detector ? Could be a Draped Bust ? Doesn't look like a English 1/2 Cent . Mystery for Ever.

 

6 grams
1 inch in diameter

 

It is a 67-69 on my Nokta Makro simplex+. 1 inch in diameter.
6 grams

 

I just looked up information on a two cent piece and it is about the same as the coin I have

 

It's possible but with the design or lack of , we may never know .

 

Anybody have a slot machine handy. Looks like a slug.

 

Clearly a good conversation piece, it's a keeper, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.

 

Thank you

 

I agree or maybe a punch out of sorts.

 

I think it is a filed down coin like John Conduitt said it might be.

 

Punched out, never a coin
See the sharp, well defined edge on one side

 

Could it be a planchet?

 

^^^ This ^^^

The edges are too sharp, too precise for a coin that has seen enough circulation to wear it smooth.

Z

 

A planchet would be a coin blank. It never would have had a design

 

Looks like a stamping blank to me. They're for making jewelry. You can buy them on amazon, and even with the antique look this one has.

 

Ok thanks

 

where did you find this curiosity?