Any one know what this coin is?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Joel K, Oct 17, 2013.

  1. Joel K

    Joel K New Member

    There is no markings on this coins, and the front and the back are the same.
     

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  3. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    my guess would be..... maybe a medal or token ?
     
  4. Joel K

    Joel K New Member

    ok thanks, it is probably not worth anything then
     
  5. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    not sure what the value is... post this pic in the exonumia section. they might be able to tell you more. it is cool looking. might have more value than you think.
     
  6. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    post your pic in this thread "Let's see your exonumia!"
     
  7. Joel K

    Joel K New Member

    i did thanks
     
  8. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    found 1 that looks like yours on Ebay. Ebay item#360461753907 he sells them for $6.50. calls them guardian angels.
     
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  9. Aslpride

    Aslpride Active Member

    spirityoda: Correct, I have one from coin grab bag. I did check google and as you named it. That coins are still producing and different religions who believe angels are still buying them and use it as good luck or giving out to other fellowships.
     
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  10. saltysam-1

    saltysam-1 Junior Member

    I know this is a matter of semantics, but it can easily confuse and get people off track and going in the wrong direction. This item is not a coin nor should it be referred to as such. It is a medallion, and should be correctly placed under exonumia, as stated. Coins always have a value stamped on them. Most tokens have an advertisement, and some a location, if they are merchant tokens. Patriotic tokens will have a verse or military theme. This has nothing but a symbol. It is therefor not a coin nor a token.
     
  11. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Small correction, Coins typically have only had values on them since the late 18th century. Before that they typically had their values determined by size weight and composition. Tokens also frequently have values stamped on them as well. The real defining key for a coin is it is intended to widely circulate as money. A token tends to be a private issue and it many circulate locally but is usually meant to solve a local shortage and/or act as an advertising medium. Of course there are exceptions. A medal or medallion MAY circulate locally during a shortage but there is no intention for them to act as a circulating medium.
     
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  12. Xanderkazzz

    Xanderkazzz Member

    I get these in the mail every month for donating to a charity
     
  13. Joel K

    Joel K New Member

    i am selling two on ebay, 271301644154
     
  14. ace71499

    ace71499 Young Numismatic

    weird I have one of those in stellar condition and I don't know how I got it
     
  15. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    a guardian angels thru it in your coins. lol j/k
     
  16. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    ive got a few things sorta like this. i got mine of a free table at a used booksale in a church couple years ago
     
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