Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
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Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
I found this old token(?) recently but I cant tell what it is, and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
It seems to be made of copper or bronze but that's a guess.
It also seems to have 4 coats of arms around he front face, or maybe three coats of arms and a crown at the top?
There is lettering around the outside but I cant read it.
The opposite side is badly corroded and I really cant make out anything on it.
Any ideas?
Darrell
It seems to be made of copper or bronze but that's a guess.
It also seems to have 4 coats of arms around he front face, or maybe three coats of arms and a crown at the top?
There is lettering around the outside but I cant read it.
The opposite side is badly corroded and I really cant make out anything on it.
Any ideas?
Darrell
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Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
Nobody? Not even a general idea of what it is?
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If there is nothing on the back, it's possible that it is
an old military button. Just a guess though.
an old military button. Just a guess though.
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Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
I take it that the coin is bronze or copper, not silver? It is not a Canadian token. You can see on one side a Coat of Arms with shields L, R, & below and a crown at the top. I think that it's European, maybe German States, Austrian States, Italian States, Swiss Canton .. probably 17th or 18th century. If I get a chance, I'll look at some of my 17th & 18 century Krause ... it's definitely not a Canuck Provincial token
Bill in Burl
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Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
It has markings on the back, but they don't come out in pictures. The coin is very flat, thin and has no attachment points like a button would have. If I cant identify it then its not worth much so I may just try cleaning it up. Any idea how to go about that? I will check the numismatist sites for ideas, although their first comment is always 'don't clean it'
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Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
Thanks for the suggestions Bill, and yes its either copper or bronze. Thanks in advance for checking on it!
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Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
Its about 2.5 cm across and weighs 3.4 grams, which might help identify it.
Re: Old corroded Canada Token? Can you Identify It?
I think bill is onto something... it's not Canadian that's for sure... the second I saw it I thought it might be a 1 or 2 ore from sweeden. I have a feeling this is copper but place of origin I'm not exactly sure of...
try on google for a reverse image search and see what pops up
try on google for a reverse image search and see what pops up
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to me the image looks like 3 shields at E, S & W with a crown at the N and a center design of something but of what I'm not sure.
as for cleaning it... I would recommend using vasoline and a toothbrush... might be able to loosen and get some of that corrosion and crud off.
as for cleaning it... I would recommend using vasoline and a toothbrush... might be able to loosen and get some of that corrosion and crud off.