What is it? Masonic?

[sanford66]

Found this at an old farm house site last inhabited in the early 50s. I don't know if the chain goes with it but was found about 3 feet away. I found this about 5 inches down underneath a recent growth cedar tree. the house that was there was old enough it never had indoor plumbing or running water. The piece is about the size of a half dollar and the same thickness. Looks like a Masonic piece to me. Has a nice deep patina. Thanks for the help everyone! Joseph.

 

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[nhbenz]

This site explains them well: http://www.brianrxm.com/comdir/cnsmain_egyptmagiccoin.htm

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its in my 1909 Sears Roebuck Catalog

 

[BosnMate]

Not Masonic.

 

[sanford66]

Thank you nhbenz, good info! I think we can mark this one as solved. I thought it was interesting that they are sometimes called "the coin of Joseph", and my name is Joseph. Guess I was meant to find it! It made my day for sure, plus it was great to be out md'ing in Kansas in January anyway. Thanks, Joseph

 

[cambria09]

Hello sanford66. Not masonic but still a nice find and a great piece of exonumia. Thanks for posting it. Good Luck. C9

 

[bradyboy]

Mark as solved
Brady