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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ian, post: 2466, member: 283&quot;]Monty,</p><p><br /></p><p>If it is roughly 27 -30 mm, It&#039;s called a `jeton&#039;. </p><p><br /></p><p>In mediaeval times small coin like pieces were used as a method of counting or `reckoning&#039;. Their place on a checker like board determined `amounts&#039; due or tallied. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is this counting method which provided the english language with `exchequer&#039;. The&nbsp; UK&#039;s `Chancellor of the Exchequer&#039; is for example 2nd in command next to the Prime Minister, and he is also the Head Honcho for all thing financial.</p><p><br /></p><p>As counting methods changed, the name`jeton&#039; became associated with presentation pieces, gifts, a means of commemorating etcetcetc. The reeason for this is probably that the peices concerned (like their previous namesakes) had no face / currency value.</p><p><br /></p><p>They were made in copper, bronze, brass, silver, and very very rarely, in gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>For this one the significance will be in the date. Probably when the king got married or some battle.....but you can probably research it further via google.</p><p><br /></p><p>In that condition I would say that it is worth about $2 - $5 (in my opinion)</p><p><br /></p><p>HTH[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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