What is this?

[Dogtirednj]

Found this today on an 1800's farmhouse property. It appears to be copper with "JF" on the front and nothing on the back. Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

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[AU Seeker]

Are there no old broken off mounting point/s on the back?

If there are it could be a button, or a pin, it's hard to say without seeing the back.

 

[Dogtirednj]

It's hard to photograph, but its completely smooth. Nothing appears to have been attached. I'm thinking it may have been some kind of token.

 

[AU Seeker]

Maybe it is a monogram piece that was on a jewelry box, leather bag, or some other personal item.

That's about my best guess.

 

[idahotokens]

With the quote marks, I'd think it was a trade token used either in a slot machine or card game. The denomination was implied and the proprietor didn't want his information made public. Entirely possible that it was used in a gambling operation - when the sheriff made a raid, those involved in the games knew enough to say that it wasn't worth anything - just a counter to keep track of scores. Like using beans or pins for stakes in a game.
John in the Great 208

 

[primetime21]

My initials are JF!! Maybe it's mine!! Lol

 

[Old Dude]

Pretty nice find, whatever it is. Hope you find out.