Just found it by following your lead to eBay. It's called a Denver mint token. Thanks.
Looked at what you mentioned on eBay. The shield is the same, but my coin is penny size, copper and has a different backside.
I just came across what I thought was a penny but instead on the face it has an outer ring which says TREASURY at the top and UNITED STATES MINT...
Separate names with a comma.
