I picked this up this evening, and have a suspicion what it might be, but I'm curious if any of you know for sure. Seller's pics, and from the description it is 21mm.
Style wise it looks typical of an early 20th century aluminum merchant token. Unfortunately many of these are mavericks that have not been identified, and many are simply not identifiable. This one doesn't give much info to go off. I wish you luck in getting the best attribution you can.
I believe that is a Masonic Handshake Symbol on the reverse. The letters on the obverse are more than likely the local or could be the Grand lodge.
I can see why you'd think that, but in this particular case I disagree. It's just rather crudely struck, is all. I agree. Very late 19th or early 20th century. A maverick token of some kind. As to the handshake symbol having a Masonic connection, I dunno. Maybe. Maybe not.
I disagree also It's either a love token or as someone mentioned the Masons Handshake. Here are 3 examples. Not my coins
I'm curious to see it in hand. I hope there's enough meat left to see if it was stuck as is. So what is it made out of? alum, nickel, silver?
My gut reaction was Communion Token - The handshake motif and the metal. I should have the token in hand by the end of the week for better investigation. Does anyone happen to have a copy of Burzinski that they could review to see if this is listed?
