Help identify this coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Geschaefer, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Geschaefer

    Geschaefer New Member

    Found it metal detecting n a beach In Staten Island NY.

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    Geschaefer, Dec 31, 2011
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  3. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    Looks like some kind of pirate-themed play money.

    Can you read the text?

    How wide is it?

    :)
     
    willieboyd2, Dec 31, 2011
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  4. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    I can read "NIPA" to the upper left of the hat. It looks like some type of commemorative token with a colonial gent. Penn had a few of something like them for centennials and bicentennials. Is it brass?
     
    Bill in Burl, Jan 1, 2012
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  5. Geschaefer

    Geschaefer New Member

    Ye it definitely says "NIPA" top left; but I cant make out antyhing else other than the colonial suited guy.
    The rear of the coin is completely destroyed.
    I dont think its brass; I found it on the beach, if it were brass it would be green.
    I held a magnet to it and it has no magnetic attraction.
     
    Geschaefer, Jan 1, 2012
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  6. juneeci

    juneeci New Member

    I don't see this coin.[​IMG]
     
    juneeci, Jan 1, 2012
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  7. Fall Guy

    Fall Guy Active Member

    If found in NY, I was thinking an old subway/Public Trans token possibly.
     
    Fall Guy, Jan 2, 2012
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