Any thoughts on what this is?

Hi, I received the coin (or medal) below with a large box of coins and bills in an auction. The coin is heavily worn, but has the date '1776' in a Times-like font, and what appears to be a building or a cityscape (or a ship?) ab ove it and barely distinguishable. The top of the front as well as the back are worn smooth. I have been through resources on early American, British, and some European countries but haven't found anything comparable. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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No idea, but when I looked @ the pic I immediately thought it looked like the state of Kentucky. But "1776"?

 

@StevetheDomer

Is there anything on the reverse?

Chris

 

Chris:

 

The back is smooth (pic below). So smooth that I wonder if it is a medal or commemorative item, rather than a coin.

 

What is the diameter, thickness, and weight?

 

15/16" (24mm) wide, 1/16" thick (1mm). Will need to weigh it.

 

This one is for sale on eBay for $4.95. Not a perfect match, but close.

 

Pretty sure this is it... $20 on eBay. Struck in 1876. Copper medal.

 

Bingo! Damn, you're good!

 

I think now I get why the entire coin wasn't pictured and posted.

 

Nice. Thats got to be it, thanks. I wonder how mine got to be worn so smooth on the back.

 

Pocket piece. Most have holes in them, but not all.

 

Way to go Detective!

@StevetheDomer

I'm wondering if it was struck using the US Mint equipment that was located at the Centennial Exhibition. I have this medal that was struck onsite during the exhibition. Could there be others?

76mm, 9mm from rim to rim


Chris