what is this medal/token

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by enochian, May 13, 2015.

  1. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    I picked this up at an estate sale for $1 and thaught the guys at the coin club might tomorrow like it. i plan on starting the bid at $3 but i would like to know more about it and its value. I dont care if its not much just want more info. I can not find a picture or any info on this anywhere ive looked.

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    the above picture is from my wifes camera it died right after i took the picture
    the bottom2 are from my phone

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    the image does stick out pretty far from the surface
    I assume it was giving out or sold when it when the fort became a historic landmark.
    weighs 1.10 ozt
    more info on the fort

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ouiatenon

    this is growing on me not quiet sure what im going to do with it the more i hold it and look at it
     
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  3. I.L. McDougal

    I.L. McDougal Active Member

    With the absence of numismatic markings, and the fact that it is 1.10 ozt instead of an even 1.0 ozt, I would certainly lean towards this being a suveniour or tourism item.
     
  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I agree that it is probably a souvenir of some sort. Even though the wiki link does validate the existence of this outpost/fort in 1717, I can't help but think that the spelling is a colonial attempt at humor........Ouiatenon........We ate none!

    Chris
     
  5. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    I missed that at first---I think you're right.
     
  6. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    I knew it was a suvenior. Which means there should be tones online or at least a picture of it but there isent. Atleast i know it made atrip from indiana to northern michigan before i researched it i thaught new orleans. Because of the fleu
     
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