Strange token or gaming piece with eagle and 'ten'

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  1. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    I do not know what this is:

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    Obverse: Eagle with wings raised standing on leaves and arrows
    Reverse: Number '10' in box within wreath
    Metal: Brass
    Size: 32mm
    Weight: 13.83gm

    I have seen these before but without any description.

    This Bulgaria Ebay seller has a similar item:
    "Rare bronze gold-plated medal eagle with star"
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/200670944348

    Anyone know what it is?

    :)
     
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  3. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    no ideal but thats sweet
     
  4. wcoins

    wcoins GEM-ber

    American gaming counter token, $10 (eagle) denomination.
     
  5. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    Another Movie Star!

    Some of these items turned up in a movie, the 1957 Allied Artists Western film "Gun Duel in Durango" where they are used to portray silver coins from a bank robbery.

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    "Gun Duel in Durango" tokens

    The Eagle-Number tokens are at the bottom left and middle right of the picture.

    :)
     
  6. jlblonde

    jlblonde Señor Member

    Good answers. But uhhh...how does that explain the Bulgarian guy's "Rare Bronze Medal" with a reverse value of 2.50?
     
  7. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    He robbed the bank in Durango.

    :)
     
  8. FredJB

    FredJB Well-Known Member

    "Rare" probably means it's the only one he has.
     
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  9. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    I found out what it is.

    These items are "Radiant Eagle Game Counters" which have been made for over 100 years.
    They come in various sizes and metals.

    :)
     
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